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A flower pot has 6 sides that are all tha same length. Each side measures x -6 units, the bases perimeter is 78 units. What is the value of x?

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Answer:

The value of x is
19\ units

Explanation:

we know that

The perimeter of flower pot is equal to


P=6(x-6)

we have


P=78\ units

substitute and solve for x


78=6(x-6)


13=(x-6)


x=13+6=19\ units

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