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Question from Imran, a student:

The length of a rectangle is x+3 centimeters.
The width of the rectangle is x-1 centimeters.

Find an expression in terms of x for the perimeter of the rectangle.

Give your expressions in it's simplest form.

Thank You.

Hi,

I drew a diagram.

rectangle

The perimeter is the distance all the way around, so it is the sum of the lengths of the four sides. Write this sum and simplify it.

Penny

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