The perimeter of a rectangle with sides x+6 and x-6 is equal to 48 inches. What is the value of x?
Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Formula used :
Perimeter of rectangle = 2(l+w)
Perimeter = 48 inches
And sides are x+6 and x-6
Putting values in formula, we get
48 = 2(x+6 + x-6)
48 = 2(2x)
48 = 4x
x = 48/4
x = 12
Thus, the value of x is 12.