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Please help me quickly and explain your answer-example-1
User Miroslav Zadravec
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Answer:

A
x=4

Explanation:

Perimeter = the sum of all side lengths

Perimeter =
(x-3)+2x+6

Perimeter = 15 (in this case)

so...


(x-3)+2x+6=15

And we're trying to solve for x.

Step 1. Subtract 6 to both sides


(x-3)+2x=9

Step 2. Add 3 to both sides


x+2x=12

Step 3. Combine like terms


3x=12

Step 4. Solve for x


x=(12)/(3)


x=4

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