Question

Find the area of an equilateral triangle (regular 3-gon) with 6-inch sides. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth

Answer 1

15.59

Explanation:

Area of an equilateral triangle given side length s:

area = (√3/4) * s²

Plug 6 in for s

area = (√3/4) * 6²

= √3/4 * 36

≈ 15.59