A square patio has a perimeter of (32x+8) feet. What is the length of the patio?

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Sonbull [250]2 years ago

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The perimeter of the square patio is the sum of its side lengths

The length of the patio is: 8x + 2

The given parameters are:

$\mathbf{Shape = Square}$

$\mathbf{Perimeter = 32x + 8}$

The perimeter of a square is:

$\mathbf{Perimeter = 4 \times Length}$

So, we have:

$\mathbf{4 \times Length = 32x + 8}$

Divide both sides by 4

$\mathbf{Length = 8x + 2}$

Hence, the length of the patio is: 8x + 2

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