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Form and solve and equation to find x
perimeter=42cm

Form and solve and equation to find x perimeter=42cm-example-1
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Answer:

x = 8

Explanation:

Combine like terms:

2x - 3 + x - 2x - 3 + x = 42

6x - 6 = 42

Add 6 to both sides:

6x = 48

Divide both sides by 6:

x = 8

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