Suppose you want to represent a triangle with sides 12 feet, 16 feet, and 18 feet on a drawing where 1 inch = 2 feet. How long should the sides of the triangle be in inches?
The sides of the triangle on the drawing should be inches, inches, and inches.
12/2 = 6
12 feet = 6 inches
Do the other measurements the same way.
12= 6in.
16= 8 in.
18= 9 in !
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To find the length of the sides of the triangle on the drawing in inches, we need to convert the given lengths from feet to inches. Since 1 inch equals 2 feet, we can multiply each side length by 2 to get the equivalent length in inches.
Given:
Side 1: 12 feet
Side 2: 16 feet
Side 3: 18 feet
To convert the lengths to inches:
Side 1 in inches: 12 feet * 2 inches/foot = 24 inches
Side 2 in inches: 16 feet * 2 inches/foot = 32 inches
Side 3 in inches: 18 feet * 2 inches/foot = 36 inches
Therefore, the sides of the triangle on the drawing should be 24 inches, 32 inches, and 36 inches.