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  • 14-06-2020
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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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QasimAli816
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  • 14-06-2020

Answer:

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

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