The equation is false because the real answer is z5/4. The variable doesn't just disappear.
let the length of each shorter side be x
length of longer side= x+14
2(x+14) + 2x = 48
2x + 28 + 2x = 48
4x + 28 = 48
4x = 48-28
4x = 20
x = 5
shorter side = 5cm
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Answer: Maggie is 29 years old
Step-by-step explanation:
12*3=36
36-7=29
29 + 12 = 41