Robin draws a square with a measure of (x + 2) inches on each side. The perimeter of each square is 96 inches. The equation belo

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w represents the perimeter of the square.
4(x + 2) = 96

What is the value of x? ___

2 answers:

sashaice [31] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-10T13:02:23+03:00

7 0

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

4(x + 2) = 96

x+2=24

x=22

Lana71 [14] · Answer 2 · 2022-08-10T15:06:45+03:00

4 0

Answer:

x = 22

Step-by-step explanation:

4(x + 2) = 96

Use distributive property : a(b + c) = a*b + a*c

4*x + 4*2 = 96

4x + 8 = 96

Now subtract 8 from both sides.

4x = 96 - 8

4x = 88 {Divide both sides by 4}

x = 88/4

x = 22