To find the length of each side of the parallelogram.
Answer to Problem 44PFA
71 inches, 20 inches
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Perimeter of the parallelogram: 244 inches
Difference between the length of the sides: 20 inches
Calculation:
Let the length of the longest side of the parallelogram be
The other side of the parallelogram is
Perimeter of the parallelogram is twice the sum of the two sides.
Also, the perimeter of the parallelogram is 244 inches.
Also, the difference between the length of the parallelogram is 20 inches.
Subtract the equations (1) and (2).
Substitute the value of x in equation (2)
Substitute the value of x and y in the given equations
Also,
Conclusion:
Therefore, the sides of the parallelogram are 71 inches and 20 inches.
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