document.write( "Question 998525: 1. The length of the sides of a square swimming pool are all s units long. The pool is bordered by square paving stones that are 1-unit long. The paving stones form a square border all of the way around the pool (including stones in the corners). Write an expression to represent the perimeter of the pool with the paving stones. \n" ); document.write( "

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The length of the sides of a square swimming pool are all s units long.
\n" ); document.write( " The pool is bordered by square paving stones that are 1-unit long.
\n" ); document.write( " The paving stones form a square border all of the way around the pool (including stones in the corners).
\n" ); document.write( " Write an expression to represent the perimeter of the pool with the paving stones.
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\n" ); document.write( "A border 1 unit wide would increase the length of 1 side by 2 units. Therefore:
\n" ); document.write( "p = 4(x+2) \n" ); document.write( "

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