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The perimeter of the rectangle is 32 cm.

The length is 1 cm more than twice the width.
Create an equation for the perimeter of the rectangle.

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Answer:

32=2(1+2x)+2x

Explanation:

Let's represent the width by x

it implies the length is 1+2x

but.

P=2L+2W. where P=perimeter

L=Length

W=width

it implies

32=2(1+2x)+2x.

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