SOLUTION: A rectangle has a perimeter of 38 inches. If the lengths of all sides are doubled, what will be the new perimetr?

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Question 320931: A rectangle has a perimeter of 38 inches. If the lengths of all sides are doubled, what will be the new perimetr?
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let p = perimeter
Let x = lengths and sides
The perimeter of a rectangle formula is given by P = 2L + 2W.
38 = 2(2x) + 2(2x)
Can you take it from here?