Question

The perimeter of the figure is 18 units. Complete the statements to find the side lengths.

1. Find the distance from A to B. Explain how you found this distance.



2. Add the distances of the vertical and horizontal segments. These are the distances from A to B, B to C, and C to D. Show how you found the total.


3. Use the perimeter to find the length of segment AD. This is the distance from A to D. Explain how you found your answer.

Answer 1

1.

the distance is 6 units

Explanation: you can just count the squares cince the line is straight and even if you use the Distance Formula... you'll get the same answer.

2.

A to B = 6 units

B to C = 4 units

C to D = 3 units

So...

6+4+3 = 13 units

3.

The distance between A to D is = 5 units

You can find the answer by using the Distance Formula.