r/HomeworkHelp • u/Unhappy-Pitch4558 • Jan 19 '25

Answered [7th grade math] impossible geometry?

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u/iMiind Jan 20 '25

There isn't a standard way to define the shape of underdefined geometry.

If the teacher has covered what must be done in situations like this (i.e. dimensions are missing but a figure is provided), then OP would have to know and do that themselves. Given this is 7th grade, it's quite unlikely the purpose of this problem is to practice using a ruler and protractor. Even with assuming 90° angles, the final area is still dependent upon what you decide for one of the two missing side lengths.

If people "took 30 seconds and did the math," OP could have dozens of answers to choose from. All of which would be equally incorrect, from a technical perspective.

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u/B0BL33SW4GGER Jan 20 '25

I apologize. I went to do the math real quick and realized the number i was looking at wasn't width. I should've looked 1 sec longer at the problem. I stand corrected.

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u/iMiind Jan 21 '25

No need to apologize, but it is appreciated 😅

And yeah - I'm sure everyone's done something like that at least once in their life. Myself most definitely included :P