The length of a rectangle is (x-6) cm and the width is (x-9) cm. Calculate the value of x if the perimeter is 6 cm.

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Isolde asked Dec 5, 2023

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The length of a rectangle is (x-6) cm and the width is (x-9) cm. Calculate the value of x if the perimeter is 6 cm.

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Isolde asked Dec 5, 2023

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Answer:

X=9

Explanation:

perimeter =2L+2B

6= 2(x-6)+2(x-9)

6= 2x- 12+2x- 18

6= 4x-30

4x=30 + 6

4x=36

divide both sides by 4

x= 9

Hath answered Dec 11, 2023

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