Question

A rectangle is 5 inches long and 2x inches wide. The value of the perimeter in inches) is equal to the value of the area (in square inches). Find x.

Answer 1

the width of the rectangle is -5/3 inches.

Explanation:

To find the perimeter of the rectangle, we add together the lengths of all four sides. Since the rectangle is 5 inches long and 2x inches wide, the perimeter is given by:

Perimeter = 5 + 2x + 5 + 2x = 10 + 4x

To find the area of the rectangle, we multiply the length by the width. The area is given by:

Area = 5 * 2x = 10x

Setting the perimeter equal to the area, we have:

10 + 4x = 10x

Subtracting 10 from both sides, we have:

4x = 10x - 10

Combining like terms, we have:

-6x = -10

Dividing both sides by -6, we have:

x = 10 / -6

Simplifying, we have:

x = -5/3