Find B2C2 Length: Comparing Trapezoids with Equal Perimeters of 5-7 Units
Question
How long is B2C2 given that the perimeters of the two trapezoids are equal?
Video Solution
Solution Steps
00:05Let's find the length of side B two C two.
00:10First, we'll calculate the perimeter of Trapezoid one. Let's begin!
00:15Remember, the perimeter is just the sum of all sides.
00:19Substitute the given values to find the perimeter of Trapezoid one.
00:24That's the perimeter of Trapezoid one! Great job!
00:28Now, let's use the same method to calculate the perimeter of Trapezoid two.
00:35We can substitute the perimeter of Trapezoid one to solve for side B two C two.
00:45Let's isolate side B two C two to find its length.
01:01And there you have it! That's how we solve the problem.
Step-by-Step Solution
To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:
Step 1: Calculate the perimeter of Trapezoid 1.
Step 2: Set the perimeters of the trapezoids equal to each other.
Step 3: Solve the equation for the unknown length B2C2.
Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: The perimeter of Trapezoid 1 is given by the sum:
P1=5+6+7+X=18+X
Step 2: Assume the perimeter of Trapezoid 2 is the same:
P2=5+7+X+B2C2=12+X+B2C2
Step 3: Equate P1 and P2:
18+X=12+X+B2C2
Subtract X from both sides:
18=12+B2C2
Finally, solve for B2C2:
B2C2=18−12=6