SOLUTION: Find the length of each side of the rectangle so that it has the given perimeter. 2x-5 is one side x is other side P=50 inches

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Question 439191: Find the length of each side of the rectangle so that it has the given perimeter.

2x-5 is one side
x is other side
P=50 inches
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the length of each side of the rectangle so that it has the given perimeter.
2x-5 is one side
x is other side
P=50 inches
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Perimeter = 2(length + width)
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50 = 2(x + 2x-5)
25 = 3x-5
3x = 30
x = 10 (other side)
2x-5 = 15 (side)
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Cheers,
Stan H.