Question

Dexter is constructing an equilateral triangle with side length 6 inches using a compass and a straight edge. What should the width of his compass be set to?

A. Less than 3 inches
B.3 inches
C.6 inches
D.more than 6 inches
Whats the answer??

Answer 1

C. 6 inches

Explanation:

In the diagram, you see an equilateral triangle constructed by three circles. The radius of each circle is equal to the side length of the triangle. The compass's width determines the radius of the circle it makes. So the compass should be as wide as the side length, which is 6 inches.