Question

The figure below is a rectangle. What is the value of x?

Answer 1

1.8

Explanation:

12x-8=2(x+5)

12x-8=2x+10

10x=18

x=1.8

Answer 2

1.8

Explanation:

`2x + 10 = 12x + - 8 \\ 10x = 18 \\ x = 1.8 \\`