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Answer: CSet 1: Triangles (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
An equilateral triangle has a perimeter of 12. What is the length of each side?
An equilateral triangle has a perimeter of 12. What is the length of each side?
A.
7
B.
3
C.✓ Correct
4
D.
6
Detailed Explanation
Choice C is the best answer. Each side = 12 / 3 = 4
Why others are wrong:
A: 7 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 3 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 6 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.