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Form an equation and solve it to find the dimensions of the rectangle

(perimeter 48cm)
(height 2x-2)
(width 5x+4)

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To find x, use the equation 2l+2w

In this case, your equation would look like

2(2x-2)+2(5x+4)= 48 cm

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