An octagon has seven sides which have a length of k feet. The eighth side has a length of 3.9 feet, as shown below. The perimeter of the octagon is 27.7 feet. What is the value …

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Evanchin · Answer 1 · 2021-09-11T08:19:37+0000

Answer:

K is 3.4 feet

Explanation:

To find the perimeter of the octagon, we add up the lengths of all the sides

For this particular octagon;

7 * k + 3.9 = 27.7

7k + 3.9 = 27.7

7k = 27.7-3.9

7k = 23.8

k = 23.8/7

k = 3.4 feet