Question

Two polygons are congruent and the perimeter of the first polygon is 30 cm. If the sides of the second polygon are consecutive integers (x, x+1, x+2, x+3, etc.), what value of x makes the polygons into congruent quadrilaterals? Use x as the smallest side

Answer 1

3

4

5

6

Answer 2

6

Answer 3

4x = 30-1-2-3; x=6

Answer 4

Two polygons are congruent and the perimeter of
the first polygon is 30 cm.?
If the sides of the second polygon are consecutive
integers (x, x+1, x+2, x+3, etc.), what value of x
makes the polygons into congruent quadrilaterals?
4x+6=30
4x=24
x=6

Answer 5

Answer: 6