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Referring to the figure, the two rectangles shown have
equal areas. Find the value of x.

Referring to the figure, the two rectangles shown have equal areas. Find the value-example-1
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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

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