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Answer:

The length is 56

Explanation:

First, since WX and ZY are the same length, set them equal to each other and solve for a:

8a-5 = 5a+16

8a = 5a + 21

3a = 21

a = 7

Now, you can plug in 7 for a in the original equation and get:

8a-5

8(7)-5

56-5

51

51 is your final answer!

User Miguel Stevens
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Answer:

wx=51

Explanation:

8a-5=5a+16

3a=21

a=7

8(7)-5=wx

wx=51

User Krispet Krispet
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