Trapezoid ABCD has vertices at A(−2,−2), B(2,3), C(8,3), and D(8,−2).
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The perimeter of the trapezoid is _____ units.
27.4
25.4
26.4
28.4
Hint: BC and AD are the parallel sides and have lengths of: 8 - 2, or 6 units, and 8 - - 2, or 10 units, respectively
Additionally, CD is a vertical line that's parallel to the y-axis, and has a length of: 3 - - 2, or 5 units
All you need to do now is find the length of the other non-parallel side (AB) using the distance formula:
Then add the 4 sides to get the perimeter.