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hallar el valor de x de un rectangulo aue tiene un perimetro de 24 metros su largo mide 3x+1 y su ancho es x+1

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we know that

The perimeter of the rectangle is equal to

P=2(W+L)

where

L is the length

W is the width

In this problem we have

P=24 m

L=3x+1

W=x+1

substitute the given values in the formula

24=2(x+1+3x+1)

solve for x

24=2(4x+2)

24=8x+4

8x=24-4

8x=20

x=2.5 m

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