SOLUTION: A mirror has equal sides measuring 14 centimeters. Its perimeter is 112 centimeters. How many sides does the mirror have?

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Question 969794: A mirror has equal sides measuring 14 centimeters. Its perimeter is 112 centimeters. How many sides does the mirror have?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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For a regular polygon, let s=length of side, n=number of sides and P=perimeter
P=(n)(s) Divide each side by s.
P/s=n Plug in values.
112 cm/14 cm=8
ANSWER: The mirror has 8 sides.