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The perimeter and area of this rectangle are equal. What is the value.A. 9B. 12C. 18D. None of the above

The perimeter and area of this rectangle are equal. What is the value.A. 9B. 12C. 18D-example-1
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Area: Width x lenght

Perimeter = 2 width + 2 lenght

Replacing with the values given:

Area = 6x

Perimeter = 2(6)+2x

Since both perimeter and area are equal:

6x = 2(6)+2x

Solve for x:

6x = 12 + 2x

6x-2x =12

4x= 12

x= 12/4

x= 3

Replace x in the equations:

Area = 6x = 6 (3)= 18

Perimeter = 2(6)+2x = 12+2(3) = 12+6 =18

Correct option:

C.18

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