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The expression 12x + 8 represents the preimeter of a square. Write 12x+ 8 as a product. Then tell what expressions represents one side of the square.

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Answer:

(3+2)

Explanation:

Perimeter of a square = 4L

L is the length of one side of the square

Given the expression 12 + 8 that represents the perimeter of a square, factoring out 4 from both terms;

12 + 8

= (4*3)+(4*2)

= 4(3+2)

Comparing with 4L

4L = 4(3+2)

Divide both sides by 4

4L/4 = 4(3+2)/4

L = (3+2)

Hence the expression that represents one side of the square is (3+2).

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