document.write( "Question 907891: Each side of a hexagon is 4 inches less than a side of a square. The perimeter of the hexagon is equal to the perimeter of the square. Find a side of the hexagon and a side of the square. \r
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Each side of a hexagon is 4 inches less than a side of a square. The perimeter of the hexagon is equal to the perimeter of the square. Find a side of the hexagon and a side of the square.
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\n" ); document.write( "side of square = x
\n" ); document.write( "side of hexagon = x-4
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\n" ); document.write( "Perimeter of square = 4x
\n" ); document.write( "Perimeter of hexagon = 6(x-4) = 6x-24
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\n" ); document.write( "Equation:
\n" ); document.write( "4x = 6x-24
\n" ); document.write( "2x = 24
\n" ); document.write( "x = 12 (side of square)
\n" ); document.write( "x-4 = 8 (side of hexagon)
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\n" ); document.write( "Stan H.
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