SOLUTION: For what value of x will the rectangle at the right be a square? Length = 2x+1 Width = x+2

SOLUTION: For what value of x will the rectangle at the right be a square? Length = 2x+1 Width = x+2

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Question 194588: For what value of x will the rectangle at the right be a square?
Length = 2x+1 Width = x+2
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
For what value of x will the rectangle at the right be a square?
Length = 2x+1 Width = x+2
:
A square is Length = width, therefore
2x + 1 = x + 2
2x - x = 2 - 1
x = 1
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