SOLUTION: An equilateral triangle has a base length of 3x - 5. Which expression below represents the perimeter of the triangle? A. 3x - 5 B. 6x - 10 C. 9x - 15 D. 9x^2

SOLUTION: An equilateral triangle has a base length of 3x - 5. Which expression below represents the perimeter of the triangle? A. 3x - 5 B. 6x - 10 C. 9x - 15 D. 9x^2 - 30x + 25

Question 954406: An equilateral triangle has a base length of 3x - 5. Which expression below represents the perimeter of the triangle?
A. 3x - 5
B. 6x - 10
C. 9x - 15
D. 9x^2 - 30x + 25
Answer by MathLover1(20850) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
an equilateral triangle is a triangle in which all three sides are
so, if side is then the perimeter of the triangle will be:

or simple

so, answer is C.
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