A wire with a length of 54 cm is bent to form a shape as shown in the diagram. what is the length of side AB

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Alex Suo · Answer 1 · 2021-11-12T05:47:12+0000

Answer:

Explanation:

Length of the wire = 54 cm

12 + (AB + 9) + 9 + 12 + AB = 54

Add the like terms

12+ 9 + 9 + 12 + AB + AB = 54

42 + 2AB = 54

2AB = 54 - 42

2AB = 12

AB = 12/2

AB = 6 cm