SOLUTION: How do you find the value of x when the perimeter of the rectangle is 26 and the 1st side is (2x-6)m and 2nd side is (x+3)m.

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Question 484247: How do you find the value of x when the perimeter of the rectangle is 26 and the 1st side is (2x-6)m and 2nd side is (x+3)m.
Answer by Tatiana_Stebko(1539) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The perimerter
4x-12%2B2x%2B6=26
6x=26%2B12-6
6x=32%0D%0A%7B%7B%7Bx=32%2F6
x=16%2F3=51%2F3