Calculate the Missing Side in a Trapezoid with 25cm Perimeter

The perimeter of the trapezoid in the diagram is 25 cm. Calculate the missing side.

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00:06 Let's find the length of side B C.
00:09 Remember, the perimeter of a trapezoid is the total of all its sides added together.
00:21 Now, we'll put in the known values and solve, so we can find the length of B C.
00:44 Next, let's isolate B C to make it easier to find the answer.
00:54 And that's how we solve the problem! Great job!

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The perimeter of the trapezoid in the diagram is 25 cm. Calculate the missing side.

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Step-by-step solution

We replace the data in the formula to find the perimeter:

25=4+7+11+x 25=4+7+11+x

25=22+x 25=22+x

2522=x 25-22=x

3=x 3=x

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Final Answer

3 3 cm

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