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(3.4c - 2.7d) (1.9c + 9.5d) Which expression represents the perimeter in centimeters of the rectangle?

a) 13.6c - 22.22d
b) 6.46c + 6.8d
c) 3.4c - 2.7d + 1.9c + 9.5d
d) 5.3c + 6.8d

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Final answer:

The perimeter of the rectangle is given by adding all four sides together. After simplification, the correct expression for the perimeter is 10.6c + 13.6d. However, this does not match any of the answer choices provided, indicating a potential error in the question or answer choices.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student's question deals with finding the expression that represents the perimeter of a rectangle. To find the perimeter of a rectangle, we add up the lengths of all four sides. If we let one pair of opposite sides be represented by the expression (3.4c - 2.7d), and the other pair by (1.9c + 9.5d), then the total perimeter P is the sum of these expressions multiplied by 2:

P = 2[(3.4c - 2.7d) + (1.9c + 9.5d)]

This simplifies to:

P = 2[3.4c + 1.9c - 2.7d + 9.5d]

P = 2[5.3c + 6.8d]

P = 10.6c + 13.6d

However, none of the answer choices provided matches this result. Hence, there might be a mistake in the question or in the provided answer choices. The student may need to recheck the values given for the sides of the rectangle or the answer choices.

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