Question

Think of an equilateral triangle in which the length of a side is s, the perimeter (distance around the triangle) is p, and the area is A. Find the missing parts. S. 6 in P_________ in. A ________ and ______ sq in?

Answer 1

alright what do you know about the length of each side of an equilateral triangle

Answer 2

every side = 6in

Answer 3

correct so the perimeter = length of all sides

Answer 4

36

Answer 5

so

P=3S=3(6)=18in

Answer 6

Perimeter is just the length of the sides

think of it as tracing arund the triangle, how many inches would you trace if all sides were 6

Answer 7

now

A=1/2BH

the height is unknown so you must find that by creating two right triangles