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The perimeter of square JKLM is 48 units. Square J K L M is shown. The length of J K is x + 3. What is the value of x? 6 9 12 15
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The perimeter of square JKLM is 48 units.

Square J K L M is shown. The length of J K is x + 3.

What is the value of x?
6
9
12
15

User Chris Culter
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Perimeter = 4 x sides
48 = 4 (x + 3)
48 = 4x + 12
36 = 4x
x = 9

Check:
x + 3 = 9 + 3 = 12
12 x 4 = 48
User Markus Mayr
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9

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