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A rectangle has a length of 2x +3 and a width of x + 1 (as shown below). Find the perimeter of the rectangle.

A rectangle has a length of 2x +3 and a width of x + 1 (as shown below). Find the-example-1

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Answer:

6x + 8

Explanation:

The perimeter of the rectangle

P = 2(L + W)

Plug in

= 2(2x + 3 + x + 1)

= 2(3x + 4)

Distributive property

= 6x + 8

Answer:

The perimeter of the rectangle = 6x + 8

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