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the length of a rectangle is 6 inches less than 4 times the width of the rectangle , write an expression to find the perimeter of the rectangle.

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Answer:

x + (4x-6) • 2

Explanation:

First, let's start by calling the width of the rectangle x

Because the length is 4 times the width minus 6, the equation for length will be 4x-6

The width and length together will be x + (4x-6)

You then have to times it by 2 to find the whole perimiter.

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