SOLUTION: The total area of the polygon is 176 square feet. The height is 8feet the width is 16 feet. Find the value of x.

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Question 1094511: The total area of the polygon is 176 square feet. The height is 8feet the width is 16 feet. Find the value of x.

Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Your post requires many explanations from me.

1.  The terms "height" and "width" are applied to rectangles mostly.

    Nobody uses the terms "height" and "width" for an arbitrary polygon.



2.  From this, I conclude (I must conclude) that your polygon is, actually, a rectangle.

    If it is so (is it so ??) then why do not use the correct name "rectangle" instead of "polygon" ?



3.  Your question is "Find the value of x.", but where is no part of the post explaining what "x" is.