The length of a rectangle is (x + 3) metres and the breadth is (x-2) metres. if the perimeter is 38 metres, calculate the value of x

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Sophia Hess

22 June, 20:48

The length of a rectangle is (x + 3) metres and the breadth is (x-2) metres. if the perimeter is 38 metres, calculate the value of x

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Layne Huber · Answer 1

x=9

Step-by-step explanation:

Length = x+3

breadth = x-2

perimeter = 38

2 (length) + 2 (breadth) = 38

2 (x+3) + 2 (x-2) = 38

2x+6+2x-4=38

4x+2=38

4x=38-2

4x=36

x=36/4

x=9