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The area of the following rectangle is 30 square units. What is the value of x a.6.4 units b.8 units c.27 units d.12 units
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The area of the following rectangle is 30 square units. What is the value of x

a.6.4 units
b.8 units
c.27 units
d.12 units

The area of the following rectangle is 30 square units. What is the value of x a.6.4 units-example-1
User Christopher Pickslay
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Since the area of the rectangle is 30, we know the following:

(5)(x-2) = 30
Divide both sides by 5
x-2 = 6
Add both sides by 2
x = 8

That's your answer.
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