A rectangle is 5 inches long and 2x inches wide. The value of the perimeter (in inches) is equal to the value of the area(in square inches). Find x.

Elgui asked Jun 26, 2023

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Elgui asked Jun 26, 2023

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Explanation:

2×5 + 2×2x = 5×2x

10 + 4x = 10x

10 = 6x

5 = 3x

x = 5/3

Pathak Ayush answered Jul 3, 2023

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