The perimeter of a rectangular plot of land whose length is (2x+5)m and width (x-10)m is 80m. Find the i)value of x ii)area

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The perimeter of a rectangular plot of land whose length is (2x+5)m and width (x-10)m is 80m. Find the

i)value of x
ii)area

Carron asked Mar 26, 2022

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Answer:

P.=2(2x+5)+2(x-10)=80cm

6x-10=80

x=90/6=15cm

Area= L*W= 35*5=175 squared cm= 0.0175 squared m

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