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Set 2: Triangles

Explanation

Answer: A

Scarlett is setting up a triangular tent. The two equal support poles are each 15 kilometers long, and the base is 6 kilometers. What is the total length of the tent frame?

A.

36

✓ Correct
B.

26

C.

18

D.

46

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is correct. An isosceles triangle has two equal sides. 1. Two equal sides: 2 × 15 = 30 kilometers Base: 6 kilometers Perimeter: 30 + 6 = 36 kilometers Therefore, the perimeter is 36 kilometers.

Key Steps:

The correct answer is 36

Why others are wrong:
B: This would give an incorrect result. Choice B is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
C: This would give an incorrect result. Choice C is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
D: This would give an incorrect result. Choice D is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

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