Equilateral: Real-world Applications
Mathematics
Grade 8
11 questions
~22 mins
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A worksheet focusing on the properties and applications of equilateral triangles, designed for Grade 8 students to develop procedural skills, reasoning, and real-world problem-solving abilities.
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Equilateral: Real-world Applications
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Practice Questions
Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Calculate the length of each side of an equilateral triangle if its height measures 6 cm.
[2 marks]2.
Find the area of an equilateral triangle with side length 10 meters.
[3 marks]3.
Construct an equilateral triangle with sides of 8 cm on the grid. Show all your steps.
[4 marks]4.
Determine the height of an equilateral triangle with side length 12 inches.
[2 marks]5.
A garden is designed in the shape of an equilateral triangle with each side measuring 15 meters. Calculate the total length of fencing needed.
[3 marks]6.
What is the measure of each interior angle of an equilateral triangle? Explain your reasoning.
[3 marks]7.
If the side length of an equilateral triangle increases by 50%, how does its area change?
[4 marks]8.
Calculate the perimeter of an equilateral triangle whose side length is 9√2 cm.
[2 marks]9.
A flagpole is topped with a small decorative element in the shape of an equilateral triangle with side length 3 inches. Find the height of this triangle.
[2 marks]10.
Identify and correct the mistake: 'In an equilateral triangle, all sides are equal, and all angles are 90°.'
[3 marks]11.
Find the side length of an equilateral triangle if its area is 16√3 cm².
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- 1/1/2026
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- 1/1/2026
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