Question

Use the rectangle below to answer both part 1 and part 2

X+5
Part 1: Write an equation to find the value of x, if the area of the rectangle is 48 in?
Equation:
Part 2: What is the value of x, if the area of the retangle is 48 in2? Solve your equation from part 1.
X =
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Answer 1

i believe the equation is x = 48 ÷ 4 - 5

and x = 7

Explanation:

you will need to take the are devided by width, because area is length times width. then subtract 5.

48÷4=12

12-5=7