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

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Question 63456: Find the length of each side of the rectangle so that it has the given perimeter. 2x-5

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P=50 inches
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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P=(2X-5)+2X
50=2X-5+2X
4X=55
X=55/4 SOLUTION
PROOF
50=2*55/4-5+2*55/4
50=110/4-5+110/4
50=220/4-5
50=55-5
50=50