College Algebra (11th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321671791
ISBN 13: 978-0-32167-179-0

Chapter 1 - Review Exercises - Page 161: 9

Answer

$13~\text{in}\times 13~\text{in}$

Work Step by Step

Let the side of original square is $x$. Perimeter will be: $4x$ New side of square: $(x-4)$ New perimeter: $4(x-4)$ Form the equation according to task: $$4(x-4)=\frac{4x}{2}+10$$ $$4x-16=2x+10$$ $$4x-2x=10+16$$ $$2x=26$$ $$x=13$$
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