In an equilateral triangle, all three side lengths are equal. Suppose you know that the perimeter of equilateral triangle ABC is (18x - 9) meters. Determine which of the given side lengths, if any, represent the side lengths of equilateral triangle ABC. Explain why or why not. (a) (6x - 3) meters (b) (x - 3) meters (c) 3 (2x - 1) meter

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Jairo Chen

2 December, 07:09

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Mariah · Answer 1

It's A because the 18x/3 = 6x, and A is the only option with 6x present

Andres Middleton · Answer 2

All sides are equal legnth

3 sides so

if one side is legnth, y

the perimiter is 3y

3y=18x-9

divide both sides by 3

y=6x-3

A is answer