The width of a rectangle measures (5.7n+8.8) centimeters, and its length measures (6.1n+3.6) centimeters. Which expression represents the perimeter, in centimeters, of the rectangle?9.7+14.5n19.4+29n12.4+11.8n24.8+23.6n
Q. The width of a rectangle measures (5.7n+8.8) centimeters, and its length measures (6.1n+3.6) centimeters. Which expression represents the perimeter, in centimeters, of the rectangle?9.7+14.5n19.4+29n12.4+11.8n24.8+23.6n
Identify Formula: Identify the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle.The perimeter P of a rectangle is given by the formula P=2(length+width).
Substitute Expressions: Substitute the given expressions for length and width into the perimeter formula.P=2((6.1n+3.6)+(5.7n+8.8))
Combine Like Terms: Combine like terms inside the parentheses.P = 2(($\(6\).\(1\)n + \(5\).\(7\)n) + (\(3\).\(6\) + \(8\).\(8\)))
Simplify Expression: Simplify the expression inside the parentheses. \(P = 2((11.8n) + (12.4))\)
Distribute \(2\): Distribute the \(2\) across the terms inside the parentheses.\[P = 2 \times 11.8n + 2 \times 12.4\]
Perform Multiplication: Perform the multiplication to find the perimeter expression.\(\newline\)\(P = 23.6n + 24.8\)
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