Question 121691


Suppose the length of the side of square is x
then perimeter becomes  4x
and we are given that Perimeter = 7*x - 18

4x = 7x - 18
4x - 7x = -18
-3x = -18
x = -18/-3  = 6

Therefore side of square plywood platform is 6 


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