SOLUTION: I have a figure of a rectangle, the measurement for the top is x/2x-5 and the measurement for the right side is 8/2x-5. I need to find the perimeter of the figure. My answer is x^2

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Question 81679: I have a figure of a rectangle, the measurement for the top is x/2x-5 and the measurement for the right side is 8/2x-5. I need to find the perimeter of the figure. My answer is x^2/4x-10 and 16/4x-10 am I right? or even close?
Answer by tutor_paul(519) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The perimeter of a rectangle is given by the following, where L=Length and W=Width:
P=2L%2B2W
You are given L and W; so multiply each by 2 and add 'em up:
P=2%288%2F%282x-5%29%29%2B2%28x%2F%282x-5%29%29
P=16%2F%282x-5%29%2B2x%2F%282x-5%29
The 2 fractions have the same denominator, so you can add them:
highlight%28P=%2816%2B2x%29%2F%282x-5%29%29
Good Luck,
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