Answer:
x = 2
Explanation:
the area (A) of a rectangle is calculated as
A = length × breadth
given the rectangles have equal areas then equating the two areas gives
4x × 9 = 4(6x + 6) , that is
36x = 24x + 24 ( subtract 24x from both sides )
12x = 24 ( divide both sides by 12 )
x = 2