document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=188352>Question 188352</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Write and then simplify an expression for the perimerter of a rectangular pool that is twice as long as it is wide </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Let x be the width of the pool. 2x is the length (twice x).\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "   _____2x_____<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Perimeter = 2x + 2x + x + x <BR>\n" );
document.write( "          = 2x + 2x + 1x + 1x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "          = (2+2+1+1)x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "          = 6x\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Perimeter = 6x </SPAN>\n" );
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