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Algebraic Techniques, SM-Bank 071

The perimeter of an equilateral triangle is equal to \(4m+5\). Write an expression for the side length of the triangle.  (2 marks)

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\(\dfrac{4m+5}{3}\)

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\(\text{An equilateral triangle has all sides equal}\)

\(\therefore\ \text{Side length}\) \(=\dfrac{\text{Perimeter}}{3}\)
  \(=\dfrac{4m+5}{3}\)

Filed Under: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions Tagged With: num-title-ct-core, smc-4694-30-Simplify

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