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Answer:

16cm

Explanation:

since it is a square, all sides are equal

which means DA = AB

so

2(x-6) = x+2

so

2x-12=x+2

solve for x

x = 14

you can substitute x in either of the equations, to find the length of the side

using x+2

14+2 =16

thus side is 16cm

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