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Write an expression for the perimeter of the bedroom shown below

Write an expression for the perimeter of the bedroom shown below-example-1
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In this case, we'll have to carry out several steps to find the solution.

Step 01:

perimeter = ?

x + 4 = width

2x - 3 = length

Step 02:

perimeter = 2* width + 2*lenght

perimeter = 2 * (x + 4) + 2 * (2x -3)

= 2x + 8 + 4x - 6

= 6x + 2

The answer is:

The perimeter of the bedroom is 6x - 2

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