Forming and Solving Equations

The diagram shows a rectangle and a triangle.

A rectangle and a right-angled triangle. Rectangle: 2x + 7 by x - 5. Triangle: sides x, 2x, and 2x + 11.

The perimeter of the rectangle is equal to the perimeter of the triangle.

Find the value of $x$ .

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The diagram shows a rectangle and a triangle.

A rectangle and a right-angled triangle. Rectangle: 2x + 7 by x - 5. Triangle: sides x, 2x, and 2x + 11.

The perimeter of the rectangle is equal to the perimeter of the triangle.

Find the value of $x$ .

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Forming and Solving Equations Questions