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The perimeter of FIHG 100 cm If FG is 5x + 20. What is the value of x?

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Answer:

The value of x is 1

Explanation:

The figure FIHG is a square

we know that

The perimeter of a square is equal to


P=4b

where

b is the length side of the square

we have that


P=100\ cm


b=FG=(5x+20)\ cm

substitute


100=4(5x+20)

solve for x


100=20x+80\\20x=100-80\\20x=20\\x=1

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