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Question
Find the measure of each angle of an equilateral triangle.
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Solution
In equilateral triangle we know that each angle is equal
So ∠A = ∠B = ∠C
Now ∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180° (by triangle property)
3∠A = 180°
∠A = 60°
Hence. ∠A = ∠B = ∠C = 60°
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