Question

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Find the area of an equilateral triangle (regular 3-gon) with the given measurement.

6-inch side.

A = sq. in.

Answer 1

The area of an equilateral triangle with side length of a units can be calculated by formula

`A=(a^2√(3))/(4) \text{ square units}.`

Since a=6 inches, the area is

`A=(6^2√(3))/(4)=9√(3)\text{ square inches.}`

Answer:
`9√(3)\text{ square inches.}`