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A rectangle has a length of x + 2, a width of 7, and a perimeter of 32.

The value of x is

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Answer:

x=7

Explanation:

You should first write an equasion to represent the question.

There are 2 ways you can write this → x+2+x+2+7+7 or 2(x+2)+2(7)

Then Simplify = To check the answer plug the answer back in ->14+4+14=32

2x+4+14=32

2x+18=32

2x=(32-18)

2x=14

x=7

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