Solve the problem.The perimeter of a triangle is  The triangle is isosceles now, but if its base were lengthened by  and each leg were shortened by , it would be equilateral. Find the base of the original triangle.

A. 14 cm
B. 23 cm
C. 16 cm
D. 13 cm


Answer: A

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