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A rectangle has a width of 6 units and a length of 2x+8 units. If the area is 108 units squared, what is the value of x?

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Answer:

x=5

Explanation:

let, width of rectangle=b=6 units

length of rectangle=l=2x+8

given area of rectangle=108 units squared

area of rectangle=lb

108=(2x+8)6=12x+48

108-48=12x

x=
(60)/(12)

x=5 answer

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