The equation of the base of an equilateral triangle is $x + y = 2$ and the vertex is $(2, -1)$. The length of the side of the triangle is

  • [IIT 1973]
  • [IIT 1983]
  • A

    $\sqrt {3/2} $

  • B

    $\sqrt 2 $

  • C

    $\sqrt {2/3} $

  • D

    None of these

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