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Can someone please help me on this problem

Can someone please help me on this problem-example-1

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x=4 x=4 x=4 x=4 x=4 x=4
User Jon Saw
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Answer:

Explanation:

Perimeter is all sides added together.

l is length, w is width, and P is perimeter.


2l + 2w = P\\2(5x) + 2(x - 3) = 42\\10x + 2x - 6 = 42\\12x - 6 = 42\\12x = 48\\x = 4

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