2. Davia draws a shape with 5 sides. Two sides are each 5 inches long. Two other sides are each 4 inches long. The perimeter of the shape is 27 inches. What is the length of the fifth side?

To find the length of the fifth side, we can start by adding the lengths of the known sides together. We have two sides that are each 5 inches long, which totals 10 inches, and two sides that are each 4 inches long, which totals 8 inches. When we add these together, 10 + 8 = 18 inches. To find the length of the fifth side, we can subtract this total from the perimeter: 27 inches - 18 inches = 9 inches. Therefore, the length of the fifth side is 9 inches. To clarify further, remember that the perimeter is simply the total distance around the shape, so making sure all sides are accounted for is key! Always check your addition and ensure you don’t miss any sides when calculating the perimeter.