The legs of an isosceles triangle have lengths 2x+2 and -2x+14. The base has length 6x+6. What is the length of the base? EXPLAIN YOUR WORK AND ANSWER.

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The legs of an isosceles triangle have lengths 2x+2 and -2x+14. The base has
length 6x+6. What is the length of the base? EXPLAIN YOUR WORK AND
ANSWER.
Transcribed Image Text:The legs of an isosceles triangle have lengths 2x+2 and -2x+14. The base has length 6x+6. What is the length of the base? EXPLAIN YOUR WORK AND ANSWER.
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