Kiara M.
asked • 11/25/22Using Properties of Rectangles, Triangles, and Trapezoids
Find the length of each side of an equilateral triangle with perimeter 18 meters.
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Diane V. answered • 11/25/22
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By definition, an equilateral triangle has three equal sides. The perimeter is 18. Therefore, the three equal sides added together must equal 18. Let's call each side x.
x + x + x = 18
3x = 18x = 6
The length of each side is 6 meters.
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