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length= x+5 width= 3x+1
Write an expression for the perimeter of this shape and simplify your answer.

Respuesta :

Answer:

4x+12

Step-by-step explanation:

Assuming the shape is a rectangle with

length=x+5 units and width=3x+1 units.

The perimeter is given by:

[tex]p = 2(l + w)[/tex]

We substitute the expression for the length and width to get:

[tex]p = 2(x + 5 + 3x + 1)[/tex]

We simplify within the parenthesis to get:

[tex]p = 2(4x + 6)[/tex]

We now expand to get:

[tex]p = 8x + 12[/tex]

The expression for the perimeter is 4x+12