Given figure perimeter(P)= 26 and its length(L)=2x2, wedth(W)=10
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Use the perimeter formula of the figure to solve the problem.
\The perimeter P of a figure is given by the formula .
Where L,W are called as length,wedth of the figure.
The values of L,W,P are 2x2,10
x,26 are substitute in
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Rearrange the terms using commutative property of addition: .
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(Subtract:
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Apply to divison property of equality: Divide each side by 2.
\ (Cancel common terms)
Apply to subtraction property of equality: Subtract 8 from each side.
\ (Subtract:
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The value of is substitute in 2x
2,10
x.
2x2
.
10x
.
The value of and sides of the figure are 8,5.