Question

Find perimeter of each polygon. Assume that the lines which appear to be tangent are tangent. Part 1. NO LINKS OF ANY KIND.

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Answer 1

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Answer:

7) 57.8

8) 73.8

Explanation:

The tangents from a given point are the same length. This means the perimeter can be calculated as twice the length of one side plus twice the length of an opposite tangent.

7) P = 2(22.2 +6.7) = 57.8

8) P = 2(22.9 +14) = 73.8