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If P=36 inches, find x and find the area

If P=36 inches, find x and find the area-example-1
User Winthorpe
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Answer:

x=4 Area = 56

Explanation:

find x :

36 = 2 (3x + 2 + x) (simplify)

36 = 2 (4x+2) (divide both sides by 2)

18 = 4x + 2 (solve)

16 = 4x

4 = x

Find Area Substitute value of x

A= l × w

A = (3x + 2) × (x)

A = (3 × 4 + 2) × (4)

A = (12 + 2) × 4

A = 14 × 4

A= 56

hope this helps :)

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