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The perimeter of a square is equal to 76 meters. What is the value of the length of each side, if per side measures 3x + 1?

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It's 19 units per side
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4(3x + 1) = 76
Divide by 4
3x + 1 = 19
Subtract 1
3x = 18
Divide by 3
x = 6
Plug 6 in for x
3(6) + 1
18 + 1
19 units per side

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