Question

A square had sides of length s. A rectangle is 6 inches shorter than the square and 1 inch longer . Which of the following represents the perimeter?

Answer 1

The answer is D

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: D

Explanation:

(1st) A is given as a=s

2nd ) b=s+1

3rd) the perimeter will be written as : both sides + both widths

so 2(s+1) + 2(s-6)

expand it so it becomes 2 s + 2 +2 s -12

4th combine like terms = 4 s -10