If the perimeter of the large square tile is 48 inches and the perimeter of the smaller square is 16 inches, what is the perimeter of one of the trapezoids?

The perimeter of one of the trapezoids is equal to

Step-by-step explanation:

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we know that

The perimeter of a square is

where

b is the length side of the square

step 1

Find the length side of the smaller square

step 2

Find the length side of the large square

step 3

Find the height of one trapezoid

The height is equal to

step 4

Remember that in this problem, one trapezoid is equal to one square plus two isosceles right triangles.

Find the hypotenuse of one isosceles right triangle

Applying Pythagoras Theorem

step 5

Find the perimeter of one of the trapezoid

The perimeter is equal to

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