The width of a rectangle measures (2.9p−3.9) centimeters, and its length measures (9.4p−3.5) centimeters. Which expression represents the perimeter, in centimeters, of the rectangle?−14.8+24.6p−7.4+12.3p−p+5.9−2p+11.8
Q. The width of a rectangle measures (2.9p−3.9) centimeters, and its length measures (9.4p−3.5) centimeters. Which expression represents the perimeter, in centimeters, of the rectangle?−14.8+24.6p−7.4+12.3p−p+5.9−2p+11.8
Write Given Expressions: To find the perimeter of a rectangle, we use the formula P=2(l+w), where P is the perimeter, l is the length, and w is the width. Let's first write down the given expressions for the length and width.Length (l) = (9.4p−3.5) cmWidth (w) = (2.9p−3.9) cmNow we will plug these expressions into the perimeter formula.
Combine Like Terms: The expression for the perimeter is P=2[(9.4p−3.5)+(2.9p−3.9)]. First, we add the expressions inside the brackets.
Multiply by 2: Inside the brackets, we combine like terms: (9.4p+2.9p) and (−3.5−3.9). This gives us (12.3p) and (−7.4). So, inside the brackets we have (12.3p−7.4).
Simplify Result: Now we multiply the entire expression inside the brackets by 2 to find the perimeter.P=2×(12.3p−7.4)
Simplify Result: Now we multiply the entire expression inside the brackets by 2 to find the perimeter.P=2×(12.3p−7.4) Multiplying each term inside the brackets by 2 gives us P=2×12.3p−2×7.4.This simplifies to P=24.6p−14.8.
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