SOLUTION: Polygon R and polygon S are similar. The perimeter of polygon R is 72 cm, and the perimeter of polygon S is 36 cm. If one side of polygon S is 6 cm, what is the length of the corre

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Question 928902: Polygon R and polygon S are similar. The perimeter of polygon R is 72 cm, and the perimeter of polygon S is 36 cm. If one side of polygon S is 6 cm, what is the length of the corresponding side in polygon R?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Perimeter is a function of side length.
2x the perimeter --> 2x the side length.
--> 12