SOLUTION: A rectangle has a legth of (x-8) and a width of (x-2). write an expression that describes the perimeter,P, of the rectangle in terms of x?

Question 548708: A rectangle has a legth of (x-8) and a width of (x-2). write an expression that describes the perimeter,P, of the rectangle in terms of x?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A rectangle has a legth of (x-8) and a width of (x-2). write an expression that describes the perimeter,P, of the rectangle in terms of x?
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Perimeter = 2(length + width)
P = 2(x-8 + x-2)
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P = 2(2x-10)
P = 4x-20
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Cheers,
stan H.
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