Question

Find the perimeter of the figure to the right.

The perimeter is
(Simplify your answer.)

4y
meters.

2y meters

7y meters

6 meters

18 meters

6y meters

Answer 1

72 m

Explanation:

We observe that 7y+6=18, and thus y=12/7.

So, the perimeter is:

`2(18+7y+6) \\ \\ =14y+48 \\ \\ =14(12/7)+48 \\ \\ =72`