In the square, x represents a positive whole number. find the value of x such that the area is equal to half the perimeter of the square.

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A = x^2 P = 4x

A = 1/2 P

x^2 = 2x

x^2 -2x =0
(x)(x-2) = 0

x= 0 and x = 2 Ans x=2