SOLUTION: In the diagram of rhombus ABCD, the lengths of the sides AB and BC are represented by 3x - 8 and 2x + 1, respectively. Find the value of x

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Question 390470: In the diagram of rhombus ABCD, the lengths of the sides AB and BC are represented by 3x - 8 and 2x + 1, respectively. Find the value of x
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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Since AB = BC because of congruency of sides, 3x - 8 = 2x + 1, or x = 9.