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Help please, solve for x and y

Help please, solve for x and y-example-1
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Answer:

x = 8

y = 20

Explanation:

To find x, you can divide the total perimeter (128) by 4 to get one side length of the square:

128 ÷ 4 = 32

Next, to get x, you solve the equation:

4x = 32

Divide by 4 on both sides:

x = 8

Then, to find y, you can use the properties of a square to know that all diagonals are equal. Therefore, since AC = 40 BD = 40 as well. You can divide 40 by 2 to get the length of BE, which is half as long as BD:

40 ÷ 2 = 20

y = 20

Therefore, x = 8 and y = 20.

I hope this helps!

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