Question

The width of a rectangle measures (8x + 2) centimeters, and its length measures

(6x + 6) centimeters. Which expression represents the perimeter, in centimeters, of
the rectangle?
20x + 24
28x + 16
Submit Answer
O 8 + 14x
O 10x + 12

Answer 1

(28x+16)cm

Explanation:

2(8x+2)+2(6x+6)

16x+4+12x+12

28x+16

Answer 2

S O L U T I O N

Perimeter = 2(Length + Breadth)

Perimeter = 2(6x + 6 + 8x + 2) cm

Perimeter = 2(14x + 8) cm

Perimeter = 28x + 16

• CORRECT ANSWER IS OPTION B, 28x + 16