SOLUTION: The perimeter of the quadralateral is 120centimeters find the lengths of the sidesx+3, 3x-8 , x+5, xsquared-3x

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Question 841567: The perimeter of the quadralateral is 120centimeters find the lengths of the sidesx+3, 3x-8 , x+5, xsquared-3x

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
x +3 + 3x-8 + x+5 + x^2-3x = 120cm
x^2 + 2x + 0 = 120cm
x^2 + 2x - 120 = 0
(x+12)(x-10) = 0, x = 10 (throwing out negative solution for x
Sides are: 13cm , 22cm, 15cm, 70cm
CHECKING our answer***
13cm + 22cm + 15cm + 70cm = 120cm
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