SOLUTION: ABCD is a square. If one side of the square measures 2x – 5 inches and the other side measures x + 8 inches, find x
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Question 285709: ABCD is a square. If one side of the square measures 2x – 5 inches and the other side measures x + 8 inches, find x
Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The sides of a square equal each other.
Then we equate what was given to you and solve for x.
2x - 5 = x + 8
2x - x = 5 + 8
x = 13
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