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Answer: 5 cm

Explanation:

We know that 3x + 2x makes up one side of the square. Recall that the formula for a square's perimeter is P = 4a. Thus:

(3x + 2x) * 4 = 100

5x * 4 = 100

20x = 100 (divide by 20)

x = 5 (cm)

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