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A flower pot has 6 sides that are all tha same length. Each side measures x -6 units, the bases perimeter is 78 units. What is the value of x?

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Answer:

The value of x is [tex]19\ units[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

we know that

The perimeter of flower pot is equal to

[tex]P=6(x-6)[/tex]

we have

[tex]P=78\ units[/tex]

substitute and solve for x

[tex]78=6(x-6)[/tex]

[tex]13=(x-6)[/tex]

[tex]x=13+6=19\ units[/tex]