how do you solve this???

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how do you solve this???

The lengths of the sides of a quadrilateral are consecutive even integers. Twice the length of the shortest side plus the length of the longest side is 120 inches. Find the lengths.

Ok that was the problem, the instructions are -- Make a diagram to represent each situation. Then define a variable, write an equation, and solve each problem. Check your solution.

I can make the diagram and solve the problem, i just need to know equation.

2006-08-31 11:53:28 · 2 answers · asked by Ashley 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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A = L B=L+1

and
2L+L+1=120

2006-08-31 11:58:43 · answer #1 · answered by limgrn_maria 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

assume lengths for each side:
2a-4
2a-2
2a
2a+2
so,
2(2a-4) + (2a+2) = 120
a=21
integers are 38,40,42,44

2006-08-31 19:45:18 · answer #2 · answered by rachprime 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋