The perimeter of a pentagon (5 sides) is 10.5 centimeters. The sides are x,x,x,x and 1.7 cm. What is the value of x
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Step-by-step explanation:
This shape is actually just a rectangle with a missing triangle. We can first find the area of the rectangle with and subtract the triangle.
Area of missing triangle = (b is the base and h is the height)
Base =
Height =
Area of missing triangle =
Area of the figure:
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Alternatively, you can find the area of each individual shape and add them all up.
Area of the rectangle:
Area of square:
Area of triangle:
Total Area: