A pentagon has a perimeter of 32 inches. Four of its sides are 4, 4, 5, and 7 inches long. What is the length of the 5th side?

Question

i Just Need Help with perimeter Please HELP ME!

Answer 1

The formula would be:

4 + 4 + 5 + 7 + X = 32

You are solving for X, the 5th side.

(4 +4 + 5 + 7) + X = 32

20 + X = 32

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X = 12 (the 5th side)

The reasoning is that all the sides together equal the total perimeter.

I hope this was of help.

Laurie G.