SOLUTION: two consecutive sides of a quadrilateral measure 8cm and 10 cm. of the remaining sides,one measures twice the length of the other. find their lengths if the perimeter is 27 cm.

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Question 628319: two consecutive sides of a quadrilateral measure 8cm and 10 cm. of the remaining sides,one measures twice the length of the other. find their lengths if the perimeter is 27 cm.
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let one side be x, the other side wil be 2x.Then x+2x+8+10=27.Therefore x=3. For more explanation or help on any maths problem visit http//www.mozarinia-com.webs.com