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Write an expression for the perimeter of the rectangle. Make sure you expression is as simple as possible. 5x+9 , 3x+12

User Mpenrow
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Answer:

6x+42

Explanation:

So by, "5x+9 , 3x+12" I'm assuming you mean the length and the width.

The perimeter of a rectangle is 2(l+w), so if you put the values in, you get...

2(5x+9+3x+12)

2(8x+21)

6x+42, which is your answer.

User Denis Mekhanikov
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