Answer:
x = HJ/5 + 3/5
HJ = 5x - 3 = 5 (11) - 3 = 55 - 3 = 52
JK = 8x - 9 = 8(11) - 9 = 88 - 9 = 79
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Step-by-step explanation:
In the given diagram, the traingles USW and UTV are similar triangles and thus the following ratio equality applies to them.
..........(Equation 1)
Checking the diagram given, we see that:
VT=y, WS=22, VU=8, ST=x-2
WU=WV+VU=12+8=20
TU=5
SU=ST+TU=(x-2)+5=x+3
Thus, substituting the required values in (Equation 1) we get:

Now, as can be clearly seen, to find y we will use the first two ratios as:


In a similar manner, to find the value of x we can use the last two ratios:

After cross multiplication we get:

Which can be simplified as:

Thus, 
Therefore, the required answer is:
x=9.5 and y=8.8
I am going to show you how easy this is. Once you understand, you will be able to do this forever.
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Assuming the side of the rectangle are (L) length and (W) width, the perimeter:
2L + 2W = 234
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"the rectangle is twice as long as it is wide,", the equation for this statement:
L = 2W
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In the first equation, we can replace L with 2W, then we have
2(2W) + 2W = 234
4W + 2W = 234
6W = 234
Divide both sides by 6
W = 234%2F6
W = 39 meters is the width
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Remember it said the length is twice the width, therefore:
L = 2(39)
L = 78 meters is the length
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Check this by finding the perimeter with these values
2(78) + 2(39) =
156 + 78 = 234