SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 3 units shorter than one-third of the width, x. Enter an expression in the box that represents the perimeter of the rectangle. Note: Use one frac

Question 1045825: The length of a rectangle is 3 units shorter than one-third of the width, x.
Enter an expression in the box that represents the perimeter of the rectangle.
Note: Use one fraction and a variable in the answer
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x for width
y for length
p for perimeter

EQUATION FOR PERIMETER:

Make the substitution and simplify.

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