Question

The perimeter of the pentagon below is 58 units. Find the value of z.

11
2z
32-2
10
2+3
Z=
0
X

Answer 1

The perimeter of a pentagon is equal to the sum of the lengths of all its sides. If the perimeter of the pentagon is 58 units, we can set up an equation to solve for z:

11 + 2z + 32 - 2 + 10 + 2 + 3 = 58

Simplifying the equation:

60 + 2z = 58

Subtracting 60 from both sides:

2z = -2

Dividing both sides by 2:

z = -1

So, the value of z is -1.