Dimensions of a square: If the length of a side of a square is increased by 6 centimeters, the peremiter of the new square is 44 centimeters more than twice the length of the side of the original quare. Find the length of the side of the original square.

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Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles
Section8.2: Perimeter And Area Of Polygons
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Dimensions of a square:

If the length of a side of a square is increased by 6 centimeters, the peremiter of the new square is 44 centimeters more than twice the length of the side of the original quare. Find the length of the side of the original square.

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