Question

the length and breadth of a rectangular field is x-5 cm and 8 cm. the perimeter is 40cm. find x



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Answer 1

Answer:

Perimeter = 40

2(x-5+8) = 40

Perimeter of rectangle

x+3 = 20

x = 23

Then length of rectangle is 23cm

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Answer 2

Answer:

Let b= (x-5) cm, l = 8cm

P = 40 cm

the perimeter = 40

2(l+b) = 40

2(8+(x-5)) = 40

2(8+x-5) = 40

2(3+x) = 40

6 + 2x = 40

2x = 40-6

2x = 34

x = 17

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