SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is l and the width is w. if the width is increased by 2 units, by how many units will the perimeter be increased?

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Question 478881: the length of a rectangle is l and the width is w. if the width is increased by 2 units, by how many units will the perimeter be increased?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,

the length of a rectangle is l and the width is w: P = 2*l + 2*w
if the width is increased by 2 units: P = 2*l + 2(w+2) = 2*l + 2*w + 4
perimeter is increased by 4units
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