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Answer to Problem 14CE
Leg of the isosceles triangle must have length in between 6 and 18.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Base of the isosceles triangle is 12.
Calculation:
Consider an isosceles triangleABC as shown below:
Draw a perpendicular from point A as shown above.
Hence, AD bisect the base BC.
Hence, the leg of the isosceles triangle must be greater than 6.
Also, any leg of a triangle must be less than the sum of two sides of triangle.
Hence,
Hence, the leg of the isosceles triangle must be in between 6 and 18.
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