The width of a rectangle measures (1.3b−1.6) centimeters, and its length measures (9.9b+8.6) centimeters. Which expression represents the perimeter, in centimeters, of the rectangle?−0.6b+377+11.2b22.4b+14−0.3b+18.5
Q. The width of a rectangle measures (1.3b−1.6) centimeters, and its length measures (9.9b+8.6) centimeters. Which expression represents the perimeter, in centimeters, of the rectangle?−0.6b+377+11.2b22.4b+14−0.3b+18.5
Substitute Expressions: The formula for the perimeter P of a rectangle is P=2(length+width). We need to substitute the given expressions for length and width into this formula.
Combine Like Terms: Substitute the given expressions for length and width into the perimeter formula: P=2((1.3b−1.6)+(9.9b+8.6)).
Simplify Terms: Combine like terms inside the parentheses: P=2((1.3b+9.9b)+(−1.6+8.6)).
Distribute 2: Simplify the terms inside the parentheses: P=2((11.2b)+(7)).
Perform Multiplication: Distribute the 2 across the terms inside the parentheses: P=2×11.2b+2×7.
Perform Multiplication: Distribute the 2 across the terms inside the parentheses: P=2×11.2b+2×7.Perform the multiplication: P=22.4b+14.
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