SOLUTION: A rectangle measures (5p + 3) inches by (6p - 1) inches. What is the perimeter of the rectangle ?

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Question 936291: A rectangle measures (5p + 3) inches by (6p - 1) inches. What is the perimeter of the rectangle ?
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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if a rectangle measures L=%285p+%2B+3%29 inches by W=%286p+-+1%29 inches
the perimeter will be:
P=2%28L%2BW%29
P=2%28%285p+%2B+3%29%2B%286p+-+1%29%29
P=2%285p+%2B+3%2B6p+-+1%29
P=2%2811p+%2B+2%29
P=22p+%2B+4 inches