Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
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ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra
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Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...
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![### Diagram Explanation and Problem Statement:
In the provided image, there are two rectangles:
1. **Rectangle A**:
- The longer side is labeled as \(3x - 26\).
- The shorter sides are each labeled as 6.
2. **Rectangle B**:
- The longer sides are each labeled as 8.
- The shorter side is labeled as 3.
### Question:
Calculate the value of \(x\) such that the perimeters of both rectangles are equal.
### Options:
- 17
- 5
- 19
- 14
To solve the problem, calculate the perimeter of each rectangle and set them equal to solve for \(x\).](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F45e4ee6c-a715-4803-9fbe-92a41a442b45%2F8e9df00c-e0db-4a4d-9733-5e9e98e9b8e3%2Fo8dpenm_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:### Diagram Explanation and Problem Statement:
In the provided image, there are two rectangles:
1. **Rectangle A**:
- The longer side is labeled as \(3x - 26\).
- The shorter sides are each labeled as 6.
2. **Rectangle B**:
- The longer sides are each labeled as 8.
- The shorter side is labeled as 3.
### Question:
Calculate the value of \(x\) such that the perimeters of both rectangles are equal.
### Options:
- 17
- 5
- 19
- 14
To solve the problem, calculate the perimeter of each rectangle and set them equal to solve for \(x\).
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