The length of the base of an isosceles triangle is x. The length of a leg is 5x -5. The perimeter of the triangle is 111. Find x

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Answer:

x = 11

Step-by-step explanation:

Perimeter of a triangle = the sum of the three sides.

In an isosceles triangle there is a base and two equal legs

Perimeter = (x)  + (5x - 5) = (5x - 5)

            111 = 11x -10

           111 + 10 = 11x

            121 = 11x

            [tex]\frac{121}{11} =\frac{11x}{11}[/tex]

               x = 11