Answer:
A = 6
So
Side A = 6
Side B = 11
Side C = 3
Side D = 13
Explanation:
To solve perimeter of a quadrilateral, you use this formula:
side A + side B + side C + side D = total perimeter.
If the four sides are A, A + 5, A – 3, and 2A + 1 then you need to solve for A.
Write out an algebraic formula with these values:
A + (A + 5) + (A – 3) + (2A + 1) = P
You also know that the total perimeter is 33, so :
A + (A + 5) + (A – 3) + (2A + 1) = 33
You can add all the A values together to combine like terms like this:
5A + 5 – 3 + 1 = 33
Solve fore A:
5A + 3 = 33
5A = 33 – 3
5A = 30
A = 30 ÷ 5
A = 6
Check your answer:
A + (A + 5) + (A – 3) + (2A + 1) = 33
(6) + ((6) + 5) + ((6) – 3) + (2(6) + 1) = 33
(6) + (11) + (3) + (13) = 33
17 + 16 = 33
33 = 33
