X centimeters The perimeter of a geometric figure is the sum of the lengths of its sides. The perimeter of
the pentagon (five-sided figure) on the right is 45 centimeters.
a. Write an equation for perimeter.
b. Solve the equation in part (a).
c. Find the length of each side.
X centimeters
X centimeters
3x centimeters
3x centimeters
a. Choose the correct answer below.
O A. 9x5 - 45
O B. x + x + x + 3x + 3x = 9
O C. x + x + x + 3x + 3x = 45
OD
X + x + x + x + x = 45
b. x
(Simplify your answer.)
c. Each of the shorter sides has a length of cm. (Simplify your answer.)
Each of the longer sides has a length of 1 cm (Simplify your answer.)