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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 \(x\).
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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