The opposite sides PQ and RS of the parallelogram PQRS are congruent
The value of the length QS is 6 cm
How to determine the length QS?
The given parameters are:
PQ = 4x - 1
RS = 3x + 7
Opposite sides are congruent.
So, we have:
4x - 1 = 3x + 7
Collect like terms
4x - 3x = 1 + 7
Evaluate the expressions
x = 8
The perimeter is calculated using:
Perimeter = 2(QS + RS)
This gives
2(QS + RS) = 74
Divide by 2
QS + RS = 37
Substiute RS = 3x + 7
QS + 3x + 7 = 37
Substitute 8 for x
QS + 3*8 + 7 = 37
This gives
QS + 31 = 37
Subtract 31 from both sides
QS = 6
Hence, the value of the length QS is 6 cm
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