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Question 1035093: Please help Me answer this question
Find the value of x if the perimeter of the figure below is 50..
The figure has (x+5) As lenght and width as (x) which is Unknown. .

Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
Perimeter formula:-
2 x Length + 2 x Width
2(x + 5) + 2(x) = 50
2x + 10 + 2x = 50
Collect like terms:
2x + 2x = 50 - 10
4x = 40
x = 10.
Length = 15
Width = 10
Hope this helps :-)