Ronin draws a square with a measure of [tex]\((x+2)\)[/tex] inches on each side. The perimeter of his square is 96 inches. The equation below represents the perimeter of the square.

[tex]\[ 4(x+2) = 96 \][/tex]

What is the value of [tex]\(x\)[/tex]?

A. 10
B. 22
C. 24
D. 26



Answer :

Let's start solving the given equation step by step to find the value of [tex]\( x \)[/tex].

The equation we have is:
[tex]\[ 4(x+2) = 96 \][/tex]

### Step 1: Simplify by dividing both sides by 4
To isolate [tex]\( x+2 \)[/tex], we first divide both sides of the equation by 4.

[tex]\[ x + 2 = \frac{96}{4} \][/tex]

Simplifying the right-hand side:

[tex]\[ x + 2 = 24 \][/tex]

### Step 2: Isolate [tex]\( x \)[/tex] by subtracting 2 from both sides
Next, we want to solve for [tex]\( x \)[/tex]. To do that, we subtract 2 from both sides of the equation.

[tex]\[ x + 2 - 2 = 24 - 2 \][/tex]

This simplifies to:

[tex]\[ x = 22 \][/tex]

### Conclusion
The value of [tex]\( x \)[/tex] that satisfies the given equation is:

[tex]\[ \boxed{22} \][/tex]