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Answer: BSet 5: Triangles
Explanation
Nathan is setting up a triangular tent. The two equal support poles are each 16 feet long, and the base is 12 feet. What is the total length of the tent frame?
A.
54
B.✓ Correct
44
C.
34
D.
22
Detailed Explanation
Choice B is correct. An isosceles triangle has two equal sides. 1. Two equal sides: 2 × 16 = 32 feet Base: 12 feet Perimeter: 32 + 12 = 44 feet Therefore, the perimeter is 44 feet.
Key Steps:
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The correct answer is 44
Why others are wrong:
A: This would give an incorrect result. Choice A 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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