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

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2x - 2
Perimeter = 14x + 2
The length of the indicated side is

The perimeter of the figure is given. Find the length of the indicated side. ? 2x-example-1
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5x + 3

explanation: (5x + 3) + (5x + 3) + (2x - 2) + (2x - 2) = 14x + 2
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Answer:

The indicated side is: 5x + 3

Explanation:

If the perimeter is 14x +2, then 2x -2 + 2x -2 +? +? = 14x +2.

Subtract 4x and add 4 to both sides: ? + ? = 10x +6

One indicated side is half of 10x +6, therefore it is 5x +3.

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