Solve the Problem $x \geq 24$ B) $x \leq 12$ C) $0 < x \leq 12$

question 190

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-One side of a rectangle is 2 times the other, and the perimeter is not to exceed 72. Find the possible values for x, the length of the shorter side.

• A) \(x \geq 24\)
• B) \(x \leq 12\)
• C) \(0 < x \leq 12\)
• D) \(0 < x \leq 24\)

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