An altitude is drawn from the vertex of an isosceles triangle, forming a right angle and two congruent triangles. As a result, the altitude cuts the base into two equal segments. The length of the altitude is 5 inches, and the length of the base is 2 inches. Find the triangle's perimeter. Round to the nearest tenth of an inch.

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An altitude is drawn from the vertex of an isosceles triangle, forming a right angle
and two congruent triangles. As a result, the altitude cuts the base into two equal
segments. The length of the altitude is 5 inches, and the length of the base is 2 inches.
Find the triangle's perimeter. Round to the nearest tenth of an inch.
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