Answer:
P = 16x+26y units
Explanation:
Let the length is (x+8y) units
Width = (8x-x+5y) units
We need to find the perimeter. We know that the perimeter is equal to the sum of all sides.
P = 2[(x+8y) + (8x-x+5y)]
= 2[(8x+8y+5y)]
= 2[8x+13y]
= 16x+26y
Hence, the required perimeter is 16x+26y.