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The triangle below is equilateral. That means all the sides are the same length. What is the value of y?

The triangle below is equilateral. That means all the sides are the same length. What-example-1

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Answer:

7

Explanation:

As all sides are equal,

3x=5x-8

2x=8

x=4

5+y=3x

5+y=3*4

5+y=12

y=12-5

y=7

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Answer:

y = 7

Explanation:

3x = 5x - 8

8 = 2x

x = 4

3x = 5 + y

3(4) = 5 + y

12 = 5 + y

7 = y

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