A bridge is covered with triangular panels to keep the kids from looking down and getting scared. If there are seven panels on e

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ach side (length of 1.7 meters) of the bridge, find the total area to cover the bridge. (Round to the nearest meter)

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ICE Princess25 [194] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-15T06:59:36+03:00

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Answer:

Total area to cover the bridge = 17.52 m²≅

Step-by-step explanation:

The triangular panels are equilateral triangles

Area of equilateral triangles = A= (√3/4)a² where a= 1.7 meters

Since there are 14 panes Area = 14 x (√3/4)a² = 14 x (√3/4)1.7² = 17.52 m²≅