Question

The perimeter of a equilateral triangle is 42cm what is the length of each side

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let X be the side of an equilateral triangle.

perimeter of equilateral triangle =42cm.

X+X+X=42

3X=42

X=42/3

X=14cm.

therefore, length of each side of equilateral triangle is 14cm.

Answer 2

Answer:

14cm

Step-by-step explanation:

In equilateral triangle the sides are equal.

side = x

perimeter of triangle = 42 cm

x+ x + x = 42

3x = 42

x = 42÷3

x = 14 cm

therefore, sides of triangle is 14cm