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the perimeter of the triangle below is 38 units. Find the length of side WX. Write your answer without variables

the perimeter of the triangle below is 38 units Find the length of side WX Write your answer without variables class=

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Answer:

5.5

Step-by-step explanation:

Add each side of the triangle.

3z+z+1+4z-3 = 8z - 2

8z - 2 is equivalent to the  perimeter.

Since you know the perimeter is 38 units, you can set 8z-2 to 38.

8z-2 = 38

Solve for z. Subtract 2 from each side.

8z = 36

Divide each side by 8.

z = 4.5

Now solve for side WX.

WX = z + 1

WX = 4.5 + 1

WX = 5.5