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The perimeter of the rectangle below is 42 inches. Write an equation that could be used to
find the value of x. Then, find the dimensions of the rectangle.
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Equation:
Dimensions of Rectangle:

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Step-by-step explanation:

the perimeter of a rectangle is

2×length + 2×width

for our rectangle here that means

2×(5x) + 2×(x - 3) = 42

10x + 2x - 6 = 42

12x - 6 = 42

12x = 48

x = 4

length = 5x = 5×4 = 20 in.

width = x - 3 = 4 - 3 = 1 in.