Question

Find the value of the variables

Answer 1

x=2

y=7

Explanation:

Since we know that the object is a rectangle, we know that the opposite sides are equal to each other. Thus:

9 = y+2

and

2y = 7x

Using algebra we can solve the first equation:

9 = y+2

9-2 = y

7 = y

Now we can use substitution:

2y = 7x

2(7)=7x

14=7x

x=2