6 inches would be the answer
Answer:
x = 8
y = -7
Step-by-step explanation:
3y - 5x = -61
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-9x = -72
x = 8
3y -5(8) = -61
3y - 40 = -61
3y = -21
y = -7
Perimeter is the sum of all the sides. So we can set up an equation:

Now solve for 'x', combine like terms:
When it comes to terms with variables it's just like normal addition but we keep the variable:


So we have:

Add:

Subtract 7x to both sides:

Subtract 4 to both sides:

Divide 5 to both sides: