Math Problem Statement

Find the perimeter of the figure. 12 meters 14 meters question mark question mark 6 meters 6 meters Question content area bottom Part 1 The perimeter is    enter your response here m.

Solution

To find the perimeter of a figure, we need to know the lengths of all the sides of the figure. From your description, we have the following side lengths provided:

  • 12 meters
  • 14 meters
  • 6 meters
  • 6 meters

However, there are two unknown sides, marked as "question mark." If the figure is a rectangle or another common geometric shape, we can use the given sides to infer the lengths of the missing sides.

If it's a rectangle:

In a rectangle, opposite sides are equal. Therefore, the missing two sides should be:

  • One side of 12 meters
  • One side of 14 meters

Now, we can calculate the perimeter by summing all the side lengths:

Perimeter=2×(12+14)\text{Perimeter} = 2 \times (12 + 14) Perimeter=2×26=52meters\text{Perimeter} = 2 \times 26 = 52 \, \text{meters}

So, the perimeter of the figure is 52 meters.

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Here are 5 related questions for deeper understanding:

  1. What is the formula for calculating the perimeter of a triangle?
  2. How would the perimeter change if it was a trapezoid instead of a rectangle?
  3. If the perimeter were given, how could you find the length of one side of the figure?
  4. Can the perimeter of a figure be a decimal number? Why or why not?
  5. How is perimeter related to area for different shapes?

Tip: Always double-check the type of figure when solving geometry problems to ensure the correct use of formulas!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Perimeter Calculation
Rectangles

Formulas

Perimeter of a rectangle: P = 2 × (Length + Width)

Theorems

Properties of Rectangles: Opposite sides are equal

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 4-6