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A square has a perimeter of 12x^4 + 36x^3 inches. What is the length of each side?

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Answer:

3x^4+9x^3

Explanation:

Perimeter of a square is expressed as;

P = 4L

L is the length of each side

Given

P = 12x^4 + 36x^3

12x^4 + 36x^3 = 4L

4(3x^4+9x^3) = 4L

Divide both sides by 4

4(3x^4+9x^3)/4 = 4L/4

(3x^4+9x^3) = L

L = 3x^4+9x^3

Hence the length of each side is 3x^4+9x^3

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