The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 26 cm while equal sides together measure 20 cm. The third side and each of the equal sides are respectively.

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Let the third side be x. According to the question, x + 20 = 26 ⇒ x = 26 - 20 = 6 cm ∴ Each equal side = 20/2 = 10 cm

The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 26 cm while equal sides together measure 20 cm. The third side and each of the equal sides are respectively.

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