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What is the perimeter of this trapezoid? A. 17B. 18.5C. 20D. None of the aboveI would appreciate the help

What is the perimeter of this trapezoid? A. 17B. 18.5C. 20D. None of the aboveI would-example-1

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The perimeter is equal to the sum of the measures of the sides.

we know 3 sides. to find the diagonal missing side:

The trapezoid is formed by a square and a right triangle with sides

a=4 and b=3

Apply Pythagorean theorem:

c^2 = a^2+b^2

Where c is the hypotenuse of the triangle, and a and b are the other 2 legs.

Solve for c:

c^2 = 4^2+3^2

c^2 = 16+9

c^2 = 25

c=√25

c= 5

Add all the side lengths:

Perimeter: 4+4+7+5 = 20

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