SOLUTION: The sides of a rectangle are x cm and 5 cm. The perimeter is 29 cm. Write an equation and evaluate the value of x cm.
29=2x+2(5)
29-10=2x
2x=19
x=9.5 cm
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Question 989029: The sides of a rectangle are x cm and 5 cm. The perimeter is 29 cm. Write an equation and evaluate the value of x cm.
29=2x+2(5)
29-10=2x
2x=19
x=9.5 cm
Answer by zhagi17(16) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x=9.5 cm
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