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The length of a side of a square is given by the expression 2x+1, and its perimeter is 56. write and solve an equation to determine the value of x

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x =
(13)/(2)

the perimeter of the square = 4 (2x + 1) = 56 → (solve for x)

divide both sides by 4

2x + 1 =
(56)/(4) = 14

2x = 14 - 1 = 13 ⇒ x =
(13)/(2)


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