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A rectangle has a length of 2(x + y) and a width of 3(x − y). Write an
expression for the perimeter of that rectangle. Simplify the expression.

****Hint**** To find the perimeter of a rectangle, you need to add up all the sides of the rectangle

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Answer:

10x-2y

Explanation:

distribute for both of them then multiply both answers by 2 and add them

2(x+y)= (2x+2y) x2= 4x+4y

3(x-y)= (3x-3y) x2= 6x-6y

4x+4y+6x-6x

10x-2y

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