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The length of a rectangle is represented by 2x+3, and its width is represented by 3x+7. The perimeter of the rectangle is 35 units. Find the x value

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Answer:

x=1.5

Explanation:

2(2x+3)+2(3x+7)=35

4x+6+6x+14=35

10x+20=35

2x+4=7

2x=3

x=1.5

User Ben Cawley
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