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Solve for x than find the perimeter

Solve for x than find the perimeter-example-1
User Tim Ring
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136 in.
4x-2=3x+7
X-2=7
X=9
User Toconn
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Answer:

136 in

Explanation:

Assuming the figure is a square with equal sides, then

4x - 2 = 3x + 7 ( subtract 3x from both sides )

x - 2 = 7 ( add 2 to both sides )

x = 9

Thus side = 3x + 7 = 3(9) + 7 = 27 + 7 = 34

Thus

perimeter = 4 × 34 = 136 in

User James Mertz
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