SOLUTION: The formula for the perimeter of a rectangle is P = 2l + 2w. The width of a rectangle is 5 units shorter than its length. Which expression represents the perimeter of the recta

Question 920432: The formula for the perimeter of a rectangle is P = 2l + 2w. The width of a rectangle is 5 units shorter than its length.
Which expression represents the perimeter of the rectangle?
(Points : 3)
2 + l(l � 5)
2l + 2(l � 5)
2 + l(5 � l)
2l + 2(5 � l)
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

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P = 2L + 2(L-5)

 

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