PSLE The perimeter of figure ABCDE is (5
c + 21) cm. The perimeter of square ABCD is 8 cm.
- Find the perimeter of triangle ADE in terms of c.
- The perimeter of figure ABCDE is 56 cm. What is the value of c? Give your answer in cm.
(a)
Length of the square
= 8 ÷ 4
= 2 cm
Total lengths of AB, BC and CD
= 3 x 2
= 6 cm
Perimeter of triangle ADE
= 5
c + 21 - 2 - 2
= (5
c + 17) cm
(b)
5
c + 21 = 56
5
c = 56 - 21
5
c = 35
c = 35 ÷ 5 = 7
Value of
c = 7 cm
Answer(s): (a) (5
c + 17) cm; (b) 7 cm