SOLUTION: Find an algebraic expression. The perimeter of a rectangle, given that the length is x yards and the width is 10 yards shorter.

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Question 227743: Find an algebraic expression. The perimeter of a rectangle, given that the length is x yards and the width is 10 yards shorter.
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Answer by drj(1380) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find an algebraic expression. The perimeter of a rectangle, given that the length is x yards and the width is 10 yards shorter.

Step 1. Perimeter P means adding up all four sides of the rectangle.

Step 2. x-10 be the width of the rectangle since the width is 10 yards shorter.

Step 3. P=x+x+x-10+x-10=4x-20

Step 4. ANSWER: Perimeter P=4x-20 (in yards).

I hope the above steps were helpful.

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Answer by butofcourseric(2) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P = x+x+x-10+x-10
Ans: P= 4x-20