The perimeter of a quadrilateral is 38 yards. If three of the sides measure 5.8 yards, 7 yards, and 11.2 yards, what is the length of the fourth side?

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Ariel Gabizon · Answer 1 · 2020-09-12T12:20:21+0000

Answer:

14 yds

Explanation:

To find the perimeter, we add up all the sides

P = s1 + s2+ s3 + s4

38 = 5.8+7+11.2 + s4

Combine like terms

38 = 24+s4

Subtract 24 from each side

38-24 = 24-24 +s4

14 = s4

The 4th side is 14 yds