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If the area of the rectangle is 39 squared inches
find the value of x

User AndyWilson
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Answer:

x = 5 inches

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that,

The area of a rectangle = 39 inch²

The sides of the rectangle are (x-2) and (x+8).

The area of a rectangle is given by :

A = lb

So,


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So, the value of x is equal to 5 inches.

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