SOLUTION: A rectangle has a length (x-6)m and width (2x+3) calculate the perimeter

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Question 1201825: A rectangle has a length (x-6)m and width (2x+3) calculate the perimeter

Found 3 solutions by ikleyn, Alan3354, Edwin McCravy:
Answer by ikleyn(52799)   (Show Source):
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As this problem is worded, printed, posted and presented, it can be read in two different way,
as tutors Alan and Edwin read it.

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Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A rectangle has a length (x-6)m and width (2x+3) calculate the perimeter
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P = 2W + 2L
P = 2{x-6)m + 2(2x+3)
P = 2mx - 12m + 4x + 6

Answer by Edwin McCravy(20059)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

I think you meant the "m" to be for "meters" (or "metres" if you are from UK). Think of the word "perimeter" as "peRIMeter". See the word "RIM" inside? lol Think of the perimeter as the RIM. PERIMETER = DISTANCE ALL THE WAY AROUND THE RIM PERIMETER = TOP SIDE + LEFT SIDE + BOTTOM SIDE + RIGHT SIDE PERIMETER = (2x+3) + (x-6) + (2x+3) + (x-6) = 2x + 3 + x - 6 + 2x + 3 + x - 6 = 2x + x + 2x + x + 3 - 6 + 3 - 6 = 6x - 6 meters Edwin