Question

What is the perimeter of the parallelogram?
A 12
B 15
C 30
D 44

Answer 1

C. P = 30

Explanation:

Parallelogram opposite (or parallel) sides are equal,

so:

2x = x + 2

5y - 9 = 2y + 3

For x:

2x = x + 2

2x - x = 2

x = 2

For y:

5y - 9 = 2y + 3

5y - 2y = 3 + 9

3y = 12

y = 4

the smallest sides are equal 2x and x + 2 => 2 * 2 = 4

the biggest sides are equal 5y - 9 and 2y + 3 => 2 * 4 + 3 = 11

P = 2 * (a + b)

P = 2 * (4 + 11)

P = 2 * 15

P = 30