Solve the problem.A garden is to be made in the form of an isosceles triangle. The equal sides must be 2 feet less than twice the base. The perimeter is 81 feet. What is the length of the base?

A. 15 feet
B. 17 feet
C. 18 feet
D. 16 feet


Answer: B

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