Question

Find d and the measure of each side of equilateral triangle KLM if KL=d+2, LM=12-d, and KM=4d-13

Answer 1

all sides are 7 units

Explanation:

Since the triangle is equilateral then all 3 sides are equal in length

equate any 2 sides and solve for d

KL = LM

d + 2 = 12 - d ( add d to both sides )

2d + 2 = 12 ( subtract 2 from both sides )

2d = 10 ( divide both sides by 2 )

d = 5

KL = d + 2 = 5 + 2 = 7

LM = 12 - d = 12 - 5 = 7

KM = 4d - 13 = (4 × 5) - 13 = 20 - 13 = 7