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Example Question #581 : Geometry
Note: Figure NOT drawn to scale.
The perimeter of the above hexagon is 888. Also,
. Evaluate .
Possible Answers:
Insufficient information is given to answer the problem.
Correct answer:
Explanation:
The perimeter of the figure can be expressed in terms of the variables by adding:
Simplify and set
:
Along with
, we now have a system of equations to solve for by adding:
Example Question #1 : How To Find The Length Of The Side Of A Hexagon
Note: Figure NOT drawn to scale.
The perimeter of the above figure is 132. What is
?
Possible Answers:
Correct answer:
Explanation:
The perimeter of the figure can be expressed in terms of the variables by adding:
Simplify and set
:
Example Question #581 : Geometry
Note: Figure NOT drawn to scale.
The perimeter of the above figure is 600. The ratio of
to is . Evaluate .
Possible Answers:
Correct answer:
Explanation:
The perimeter of the figure can be expressed in terms of the variables by adding:
Simplify and set
:
Since the ratio of
to is equivalent to - or,
then
and we can substitute as follows:
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