Question

In a square, 2 sides have measure of 3x+2 and 5x - 14
What is the value of x

Answer 1

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Answer:

x = 8

Explanation:

In a square, two sides have equal measures:

3x +2 = 5x -14

16 = 2x . . . . . . . . add 14-3x to both sides

8 = x . . . . . . . . . divide by 2

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The side lengths are 3(8) +2 = 26 = 5(8) -14.