SOLUTION: The perimeter of square MNOP is 72 inches, and NO = 2x + 6. What is the value of x?

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Question 1104394: The perimeter of square MNOP is 72 inches, and NO = 2x + 6. What is the value of x?
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, josgarithmetic:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the length of the sides.
Assuming NO is a side and not a diagonal, 2x + 6 = length of side.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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SQUARE, 72 inches perimeter.

4%282x%2B6%29=72
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x=6