Interactive practice questions
Consider the following figure.
A composite figure in the shape of an irregular L is outlined in green. The composite figure consists of two rectangular sections joined together to form an L. The first rectangle is on top of the second rectangle. Measurements are labeled along the edges of the shape. The first rectangle has a horizontal side of $4$4 m and a vertical side labeled $x$x. The second rectangle at the bottom has a horizontal side of $12$12 m and a vertical side of $2$2 m. The horizontal segment on top of the second rectangle is labeled as $y$y. On the left side of the composite figure, the total length of the vertical side of the figure from top to bottom is $9$9 m.
Find the length $x$x.
Find the length $y$y.
Calculate the perimeter of the figure.
Find the perimeter of the shape.
Consider the following figure.
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