document.write( "Question 55021: The perimeter of a rectangular corral that has width x feet and length x +40 feet is 2(x) +2(x+40). Simplify the expression for the perimeter. Find the perimeter if x=30 ft. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #37234 by funmath(2933) ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! The perimeter of a rectangular corral that has width x feet and length x +40 feet is 2(x) +2(x+40). Simplify the expression for the perimeter. Find the perimeter if x=30 ft. \n" ); document.write( "The formula for the perimeter of a rectangle is \n" ); document.write( "P=2(x)+2(x+40) Distribute the 2 \n" ); document.write( "P=2(x)+2(x)+2(40) \n" ); document.write( "P=2x+2x+80 Combine like terms. \n" ); document.write( "P=(2+2)x+80 \n" ); document.write( "P=4x+80 \n" ); document.write( "---------------- \n" ); document.write( "Substitute 30 in for x and simplify. \n" ); document.write( "P=4(30)+80 \n" ); document.write( "P=120+80 \n" ); document.write( "P=200 ft (Don't forget your units.) \n" ); document.write( "Happy Calculating!!!! \n" ); document.write( " |