SOLUTION: Find the value of "x" for the rectangle Perimeter=26 meters Length= (2x-6) m Width= (x+3) m

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Question 912657: Find the value of "x" for the rectangle
Perimeter=26 meters
Length= (2x-6) m
Width= (x+3) m
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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For a rectangle,
P=2%28L%2BW%29
26=2%282x-6%2Bx%2B3%29
3x-3=13
3x=16
x=16%2F3