SOLUTION: I am trying to find the perimeter of a back yard that has a length of 18x+2 and a width of 14x+1 but cannot figure out what the variable is for. Can you please help? Thank you

Question 720548: I am trying to find the perimeter of a back yard that has a length of 18x+2 and a width of 14x+1 but cannot figure out what the variable is for. Can you please help?
Thank you
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You don't have to know that. There is
no reason for it. Just add the 2 long
sides and the 2 short sides

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