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Can someone help me with this?-example-1
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Answer:

s = 3, j = 14

Explanation:

The full perimeter is 35.

The given sides we have are 7, 2, 4, 5, and the two missing ones. We will call the two missing ones j and s. (according to your drawing.)

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The side with the number 7 on it is equal to the side with the number 4 and s.

Can you see that? Even if it's not a direct side, it is under it. (if you can't see that comment below.)

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Now since we know that we can make an equation:

7=4+s

Subtract 4 on both sides.

3=s.

We now have the length of s, which is 3.

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Since we now know what s is, we can add them all up once more.

3+5+7+2+4=21

You said the full perimeter is 35. This means j has to be 35-21, which is 14.

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This drawing is not drawn to scale, I assume you are drawing this for practice.

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Good luck on your test!

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