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27 January, 14:08

The length of a rectangle is (x + 3) metres and the breadth is (x-2) metres. if the perimeter is 38 metres, calculate the value of x

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  1. 27 January, 14:56
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    x=9

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Length = x+3

    breadth = x-2

    perimeter = 38

    2 (length) + 2 (breadth) = 38

    2 (x+3) + 2 (x-2) = 38

    2x+6+2x-4=38

    4x+2=38

    4x=38-2

    4x=36

    x=36/4

    x=9
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