Question

If DE=1.5m-9 and EF=4.5m-42 what is the value of DF (equilateral triangle)

Answer 1

Answer:

DF = 7.5

Step-by-step explanation:

Since the 3 sides are congruent, then

EF = DE , that is

4.5m - 42 = 1.5m - 9 ( subtract 1.5m from both sides )

3m - 42 = - 9 ( add 42 to both sides )

3m = 33 ( divide both sides by 3 )

m = 11

Thus

DE = 1.5m - 9 = 1.5(11) - 9 = 16.5 - 9 = 7.5

Then

DF = 7.5