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The length of a rectangle is one unit shorter than one-sixth of the width, x.

Which expression represents the perimeter of the rectangle?

A. 1/3x -4
B. 7/3x -8
C. 7/3x -2
D. 1/3x -2

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Answer:

7

Explanation:

222222

User Max Uppenkamp
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Answer:

The correct answer should be C, 7/3x -2

Explanation:

L = (1/6x - 1)

P = L + L + W + W

P = 2 (1/6x - 1) + 2x

P = 1/3x - 2 + 2x

P = 7/3x - 2

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