Give two reasons why this shape is a square when x = 5. (3x - 2) (x + 8) cm

Dublx asked Sep 19, 2022

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Give two reasons why this shape is a square when x = 5.
(3x - 2)
(x + 8) cm

Dublx asked Sep 19, 2022

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Explanation:

If we put 5 in X we get:

1. 3x-2 = 3(5)-2 = 15-2 = 13

2. x+8 = 5+8 = 13

So: 3x-2=x+8.

Soupette answered Sep 24, 2022

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