SOLUTION: The perimeter of a square is 56 feet. The side length is 4x feet. What is the value of x?

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Question 231697: The perimeter of a square is 56 feet. The side length is 4x feet. What is the value of x?
Answer by tutor128(1) About Me  (Show Source):
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perimeter of a square=side*4
56=4x*4
56=16x
56/16=16x/16
3.5=x