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Answer: ASet 4: Triangles (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Researchers have observed that an equilateral triangle has a perimeter of 33. What is the length of each side?
An equilateral triangle has a perimeter of 33. What is the length of each side?
A.✓ Correct
11
B.
9
C.
14
D.
13
Detailed Explanation
[Variation 3] Choice A is the best answer. Each side = 33 / 3 = 11
Why others are wrong:
B: 9 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 14 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 13 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.