SOLUTION: The formula for the perimeter of a rectangle is P = 2l + 2w. The width of a rectangle is 5 units shorter than its length. Which expression represents the perimeter of the recta

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Question 920432: The formula for the perimeter of a rectangle is P = 2l + 2w. The width of a rectangle is 5 units shorter than its length.
Which expression represents the perimeter of the rectangle?
(Points : 3)
2 + l(l – 5)
2l + 2(l – 5)
2 + l(5 – l)
2l + 2(5 – l)

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,
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P = 2L + 2(L-5)