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4. The perimeters of the rectangle and the triangle below are equal. Find the value of x.​

4. The perimeters of the rectangle and the triangle below are equal. Find the value-example-1
User Phcaze
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Answer:

x=6

Explanation:

the perimeter of the rectangle is equal to 2x + 16.

the perimeter of the triangle is equal to 3x + 10.

since they are equal now you can solve by saying 2x + 16 = 3x + 10

Now you solve for x

2x + 16 = 3x + 10

2x + 6 = 3x

6 = x

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