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Answer: ASet 5: Triangles
Explanation
Liam is setting up a triangular tent. The two equal support poles are each 16 miles long, and the base is 8 miles. What is the total length of the tent frame?
A.✓ Correct
40
B.
30
C.
20
D.
50
Detailed Explanation
Choice A is correct. An isosceles triangle has two equal sides. 1. Two equal sides: 2 × 16 = 32 miles Base: 8 miles Perimeter: 32 + 8 = 40 miles Therefore, the perimeter is 40 miles.
Key Steps:
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The correct answer is 40
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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