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What is the perimeter of a square with sides that measure 2x + 3 units?

User Moondra
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Answer:

8x+12

Explanation:

We know that squares have equal sides. To calculate perimeter, just add up all of the 4 sides.

2x+3+2x+3+2x=3+2x+3

Add like terms:

8x+12

You could also multiply by four:

4(2x+3)

Use distributive property:

8x+12

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