The perimeter of an equilateral triangle with side length s is 3s. Leslie is using a wooden equilateral triangle with 15-inch sides as a stand for her newest sculpture. What is the perimeter of the stand? Write your answer as a whole number or decimal.____ inches
Q. The perimeter of an equilateral triangle with side length s is 3s. Leslie is using a wooden equilateral triangle with 15-inch sides as a stand for her newest sculpture. What is the perimeter of the stand? Write your answer as a whole number or decimal.____ inches
Identify formula: We know the formula for the perimeter of an equilateral triangle is 3s, where s is the side length. Leslie's triangle has side lengths of 15 inches.
Substitute side length: Substitute s with 15 in the formula 3s. So, 3×15.
Calculate perimeter: Calculate 3×15=45.
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