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What is the equation that you would set up to solve this problem?

A square has a side that is equal to 7 + x. If the perimeter of the square is equal to 44, then what is x?

Please I'm begging you help me!!!

User Ollaw
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Answer:

4(7+X)=44

Explanation:

I think this is right...

don't really know how to explain....

hope it helps!

User Massmaker
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Answer:

4(7+x)=44

(28x+4x)=44

7x+x=11

8x=11

x=11/8

User Anthr
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