Math Problem Statement

answer is x= 6, 38

Solution

Let's solve the problem step by step.

Given the rectangle with the following dimensions:

  • One side is labeled 4x+54x + 5.
  • The opposite side is labeled 4x24x - 2.
  • Another side is labeled x4x - 4.

Since opposite sides of a rectangle are equal, we can set up the equation: 4x2=x44x - 2 = x - 4

To solve for xx, we perform the following steps:

  1. Subtract xx from both sides: 4x2x=x4x4x - 2 - x = x - 4 - x 3x2=43x - 2 = -4

  2. Add 2 to both sides: 3x2+2=4+23x - 2 + 2 = -4 + 2 3x=23x = -2

  3. Divide both sides by 3: x=23x = -\frac{2}{3}

However, the given answer states that x=6x = 6. Let's recheck the steps or any given details in the problem for a possible mistake.

Revisiting the problem:

Given dimensions: 4x24x - 2 4x+54x + 5 x4x - 4

Reevaluating the equation 4x2=x44x - 2 = x - 4:

  1. Subtract xx from both sides: 4x2x=x4x4x - 2 - x = x - 4 - x 3x2=43x - 2 = -4

  2. Add 2 to both sides: 3x2+2=4+23x - 2 + 2 = -4 + 2 3x=23x = -2

  3. Divide both sides by 3: x=23x = -\frac{2}{3}

To verify: 4x2=x44x - 2 = x - 4 Substituting x=6x = 6: 4(6)2=644(6) - 2 = 6 - 4 242=224 - 2 = 2 22222 \neq 2

Since the equation doesn't hold, there must be a mistake in the given answers. Please verify if there is any other information provided or correct the given answers.

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Here are some related questions for further practice:

  1. What is the area of the rectangle when x=6x = 6?
  2. Find the length of each side if x=3x = 3.
  3. Determine the perimeter if x=2x = 2.
  4. What happens to the perimeter if xx is doubled?
  5. Find the value of xx if the perimeter is 50.
  6. What is the perimeter if x=0x = 0?
  7. Determine the dimensions of the rectangle if x=1x = -1.
  8. What value of xx makes the area of the rectangle 100 square units?

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Equations
Geometry

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9