SOLUTION: The lengths of the sides of a quadrilateral (four sided shape) are unknown. The sides are marked 3x, 5x, 7x and 10x. Its perimeter is 50 inches. Determine the length of each side.
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Question 411029: The lengths of the sides of a quadrilateral (four sided shape) are unknown. The sides are marked 3x, 5x, 7x and 10x. Its perimeter is 50 inches. Determine the length of each side. Show all of your work. Check your answer. Write a statement identifying the lengths.
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x+5x+7x+10x=50
25x=50
x=2
Thes sides are 6, 10, 14, 20
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Ed
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