Answer:
a) 4x + 12 = 54
b) Long side = 16.5cm and Short side = 10.5cm
Explanation:
→ Perimeter = All of the sides added together so,
x + 6 + x + 6 + x + x = 54
→ Simplify
4x + 12 = 54
→ Minus 12 from both sides to isolate 4x
4x = 42
→ Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x
x = 10.5