The area of a square is 9. If this square and an equilateral triangle have equal perimeters, find the length of one side of the triangle.
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The area of a square is 9. If this square and an equilateral triangle have equal perimeters, find the length of one side of the triangle.
Area of square = 9Quote:
Originally Posted by magentarita
(side of square)
Perimeter of Square = 4(3) = 12
Perimeter of equilateral triangle = 12
P = 3s
12 = 3s
s = 4 (side of triangle)
Another wonderful reply.Quote:
Originally Posted by mastersArea of square = 9
Perimeter of Square = 4(3) = 12
Perimeter of equilateral triangle = 12
P = 3s
12 = 3s
s = 4 (side of triangle)
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