SOLUTION: The dimensions of a rectangle are 2x-5 and 3x-4. Which expression best describes the perimeter of the rectangle in simplest form? a) 5x - 9 b) 10x - 18 c) 6x(squared) - 7x - 2

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Question 249481: The dimensions of a rectangle are 2x-5 and 3x-4. Which expression best describes the perimeter of the rectangle in simplest form?
a) 5x - 9
b) 10x - 18
c) 6x(squared) - 7x - 20
d) 6x (squared) - 23x +20

Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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P= 2W + 2L
P=2(2x-5) + 2(3x-4)
P= 4x-10 + 6x-8
P= 10x - 18 which is answer B

Dr. Robert J. Rapalje