SOLUTION: the sides of a rectangle have lengths x+3 and x-1. write a polynomial function that represents the perimter (p) of the rectangle

Question 268573: the sides of a rectangle have lengths x+3 and x-1. write a polynomial function that represents the perimter (p) of the rectangle
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the sides of a rectangle have lengths x+3 and x-1. write a polynomial function that represents the perimeter (p) of the rectangle
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Perimeter = 2(length + width)
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P = 2(x+3 + x-1)
P = 2(2x+2)
P = 4x + 4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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