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A square has sides of 3x and 5x - 16. What is the value of x.

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Answer:

x=8

Explanation:

The sides on a square measure the same

so

5x-16 = 3x

2x=16

x=8

User Pankaj Mishra
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Answer:

8

Explanation:

as side of square are equal

3x=5x-16

3x+16=5x

16=5x-3x

16=2x

16÷2=x

8=x

therefore value of x is 8

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