Question

4. The side of a square measures 4x+ 1 feet. The perimeter is 260 feet. Find x, then find

the side length of the square.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Perimeter = s+s+s+s = 4s

4(4x+1) = 260

16x + 4 = 260

16x = 256

x = 16

4(16) + 1 = 65