Question

1. find the missing side length. then find the area and explain how to find it.

5 yd
5 yd
8 yd
4 yd
3 yd
? yd

Explanation:

Step1: Find missing horizontal side

The missing side = 5 + 4 = 9 yd

Step2: Split shape into two rectangles

Top rectangle: 5×5, bottom rectangle: 9×3

Step3: Calculate area of each rectangle

Top area: 5×5 = 25 yd²
Bottom area: 9×3 = 27 yd²

Step4: Sum areas for total

Total area = 25 + 27 = 52 yd²

Split the shape into two rectangles, calculate each area, then add them.

Answer:

Missing side length: 9 yd
Area: 52 yd²