Question
Class 7MathematicsCongruence of Triangle

Lengths of two sides of an isosceles triangle are 5 cm and 8 cm, find the perimeter of the triangle.

Verified Answer

Since the lengths of any two sides of an isosceles triangle are equal, then

Case I: The three sides of the triangle are 5 cm, 5 cm and 8 cm.

Perimeter of the triangle = 5 cm + 5 cm + 8 cm = 18 cm

Case II: The three sides of the triangle are 5 cm, 8 cm and 8 cm.

Perimeter of the triangle = 5 cm + 8 cm + 8 cm = 21 cm

Hence, the required perimeter is 18 cm or 21 cm.