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An equilateral triangle has perimeter 57cm, what is the length of one of the sides?

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Answer:

19 cm

Explanation:

An equilateral triangle has all 3 sides the same length

P = 3s where s is the side length

57 = 3s

Divide each side by 3

57/3 = 3s/3

19 =s

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