You are joining a kite competition. You are designing a kite with a perimeter of 84 inches. The longer side is 6 more than the shorter side. What are the measurements of the longer sides of the kite? a. 24 inches b. 18 inches c. 26 inches d. 20 inches
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According to the given information, the longer side is 6 more than the shorter side, so the longer side would be x + 6 inches. The perimeter of a kite is the sum of all its sides, so we can set up the equation: Perimeter = Shorter side + Longer side + Shorter side Show more…
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