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Help me write an expression to find perimeter.

Help me write an expression to find perimeter.-example-1
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Answer:

Perimeter,
P=(2)/(5)(5x+14)

Explanation:

We have, a hand woven rectangular rug measures x ft long and
2(4)/(5)\ ft wide. For a rectangular shaped object, perimeter is equal to the sum of all sides. If l is length and b is width, then

Perimeter,
P=2(l+b)

We have, l = x ft and b =
2(4)/(5)\ ft=(14)/(5)\ ft

So,


P=2(x+(14)/(5))

or


P=(2)/(5)(5x+14)

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