Solve the problem.The perimeter of a triangle is 41 cm. The triangle is isosceles now, but if its base were lengthened by 6 cm and each leg were shortened by 7 cm, it would be equilateral. Find the length of the base of the original triangle.

A. 4 cm
B. 18 cm
C. 5 cm
D. 11 cm


Answer: C

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A. Yes B. No

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A.
B.
C. 0
D.

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