SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 2 units shorter than one-fifth of the width, x. Enter an expression in the box that represents the perimeter of the rectangle

Question 1045656: The length of a rectangle is 2 units shorter than one-fifth of the width, x.
Enter an expression in the box that represents the perimeter of the rectangle
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

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P = 2L + 2w

P = 2(x/5 - 2) + 2x

P = (2/5)x - 4 + (10/5) x

P = (12/5)x - 4

0r

P = 2.4x - 4 

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