Solve the problem.The perimeter of a triangle is 60 cm. The triangle is isosceles now, but if its base were lengthened by 5 cm and each leg were shortened by 7 cm, it would be equilateral. Find the length of the base of the original triangle.

A. 11 cm
B. 12 cm
C. 17 cm
D. 24 cm


Answer: B

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C. 7-4
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