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Max was fencing in his rectangular pool area. The length of the pool was (2x -3) feet and the width of the pool was (x + 4) feet. a) Write and simplify an expression for the perimeter of the pool area to be fenced in. Be sure to include the formula!

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Answer:

(6x + 2) feet

Explanation:

The formula for the perimeter of a rectangle = 2L + 2 W

Where L = Length

W = Width

Hence, the:

The length of the pool was (2x -3) feet and the width of the pool was (x + 4) feet.

The perimeter of the rectangular pool =

2(2x - 3) + 2(x + 4)

= 4x - 6 + 2x + 8

= 4x + 2x - 6 + 8

= (6x + 2) feet

Therefore, an expression for the perimeter of the pool area to be fenced is (6x + 2) feet

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