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$\triangle A B C$ is isosceles, and $\overline{A B} \cong \overline{A C} . A B=\left(\frac{1}{2} x+\frac{1}{4}\right),$ and $B C=\left(\frac{5}{2}-x\right) .$ What is the perimeter of $\triangle A B C ?$
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Step 1: Given that $\triangle ABC$ is isosceles with $\overline{AB} \cong \overline{AC}$, we know that $AB = AC = \frac{1}{2}x + \frac{1}{4}$. Show more…
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