To calculate the perimeter of a parallelogram, we need to add the lengths of all its sides. For a parallelogram, opposite sides are equal in length. This means that if we have a parallelogram WXYZ, we can assume that one set of sides are equal in length. Let’s denote the sides as follows:
- Side WX = 5 units
- Side XY = 17 units
- Side YZ = 5 units (equal to WX)
- Side ZW = 17 units (equal to XY)
Now, to find the perimeter, we use the formula:
Perimeter = 2 * (length + width)
In this case:
- Length = 5 units
- Width = 17 units
Calculating the perimeter:
Perimeter = 2 * (5 + 17) = 2 * 22 = 44 units
Thus, the perimeter of parallelogram WXYZ is 44 units.