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The perimeter of the figure is given. Find the length of the indicated side.

The perimeter of the figure is given. Find the length of the indicated side.-example-1
User Jeg Bagus
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Answer:

7x+5

Explanation:

Perimeter is the sum of all four sides

So take the total perimeter and subtract the two sides we know.

18x+6-4x+4

14x+10 is what's left. But remember that's the length of the TWO other sides.

So, divide that in half and you get 7x+5

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