SOLUTION: The sum of the perimeters of two shapes is represented by 11w + 3y. The perimeter of one shape is represented by 6w - 5y. Write an expression that represents the perimeter of t

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Question 1166025: The sum of the perimeters of two shapes is represented by 11w + 3y. The perimeter of one shape is represented by 6w - 5y. Write an expression that represents the perimeter of the other shape.

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Subtract the perimeter of the one from the sum of the two perimeters.

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There is no equation to solve; you are only simplifying the expression.