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26 January, 11:39

One side of a square is 5n inches long. Another side is n + 16 inches long. How long is a side of the square?

A. 16 in

B. 5 in

C. 4 in

D. 20 in

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  1. 26 January, 12:05
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    I agree! The answer would be C the others don't make sense when worked out
  2. 26 January, 13:47
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    Its a square.

    So 5n = n + 16

    Therefore 4n = 16 (taking one n from each side).

    So n = 16/4 which is simplied as : 4.

    Double check by putting 4 in the equation where n is, and it makes sense, so that is the right answer.

    Your answer is c.
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