If the perimeter of the entire shape is 25x+8, what is the expression for the missing side length

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asked Sep 22, 2024 222k views

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Joseph Rex · Answer 1 · 2024-09-28T10:50:07+0000

Work Shown:

m = length of the missing side

perimeter = add up the sides

perimeter = m+(4x)+(5x+2)+(5x-4)+(6x-8)

perimeter = m+20x-10

25x+8 = m+20x-10

25x+8-20x+10 = m

5x+18 = m

m = 5x+18