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Related Isosceles Triangles

Source: AIME 2010II Problem 12

April 2, 2010
geometryperimeterratioAMCAIME

Problem Statement

Two noncongruent integer-sided isosceles triangles have the same perimeter and the same area. The ratio of the lengths of the bases of the two triangles is 8:7 8: 7. Find the minimum possible value of their common perimeter.