The perimeter of the parallelogram is 128 m. It is known that one side is 7 times larger than the other

The perimeter of the parallelogram is 128 m. It is known that one side is 7 times larger than the other. Calculate the sides of the parallelogram. Is the smaller side equal to? Is the big side equal?

1. Let’s denote the length of the shorter side of the parallelogram through x m.

2. Determine the length of the longer side of the parallelogram:

7 * x = 7x m.

3. Let’s compose and solve the equation:

(7x + x) * 2 = 128;

8x * 2 = 128;

16x = 128;

x = 128: 16;

x = 8.

4. The length of the shorter side of the parallelogram is x = 8 m.

5. What is the length of the longer side of the parallelogram?

7 * x = 7 * 8 = 56 m.

Answer: The smaller side of the parallelogram is 8 m, the larger side of the parallelogram is 56 m.