Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2
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Chapter 1 - Solving Linear Equations - 1.2 - Solving Multi-Step Equations - Exercises - Page 17: 44

Answer

The length (inches) of each sides are $21,21,15,30,15$.

Work Step by Step

The given perimeter is $P=102$ inches. From the crossing sign perimeter is $\Rightarrow P=s+6+s+6+s+2s+s$ Substitute $102$ for $P$. $\Rightarrow 102=s+6+s+6+s+2s+s$ Add like terms. $\Rightarrow 102=6s+12$ Subtract $12$ from each side. $\Rightarrow 102-12=6s+12-12$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow 90=6s$ Divide each side by $6$. $\Rightarrow \frac{90}{6}=\frac{6s}{6}$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow 15=s$ Length of each side is $\Rightarrow s+6=15+6=21$ $\Rightarrow 2s=2(15)=30$ Hence, the length (inches) of each side is $21,21,15,30,15$.
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