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A rectangle measures 2(3x - 1) cm by (2x + 3) cm. If its perimeter is 98 cm what are the dimensions of this rectangle?​

User Gabcvit
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Answer:

the dimensions of the rectangle are 34cm and 15cm

Explanation:

proof:

p= (2 × 34) + (2 × 15)

=68 + 30

= 98

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User Bengoesboom
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Answer: 34x15

Explanation:

A rectangle


Knowing the properties of a rectangle, the opposite sides are equal and parallel.

Determine formula

Since both sides are equal, our formula is
((2(3x-1))*2)+((2x+3)*2)=98

Solve for X

Side 1:


((2(3x-1))*2)


((6x-2)*2)


(12x-4) simplified

Side 2:


((2x+3)*2)


(4x+6) simplified

Solve:


(12x-4) + (4x+6) = 98


16x+2=98


16x=96


(16x)/(16) = (96)/(16)


x = 6

Substitute x


2(3(6)-1) = 34


(2(6)+3) = 15

The dimensions of this rectangle are 34x15.

User Miguel Figueiredo
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