Question

Measure of each side of an equilateral triangle when its perimeter is 48 cm

Answer 1

do you know what the definition of perimeter is?

Answer 2

the formula for triangle perimeter a+b+c

Answer 3

do you know the definition of equilateral triangle?

Answer 4

all sides are equal

Answer 5

so when you write perimeter 48= a+b+c
you know a must be the same as b and c (all sides are the same length)
so simplify to just 48= a+a+a
can you find a?

Answer 6

16?

Answer 7

yes

Answer 8

thanks