The width of a rectangle measures (6.9p−8.9q) centimeters, and its length measures (7.7p−3.3q) centimeters. Which expression represents the perimeter, in centimeters, of the rectangle?14.6p−12.229.2p−24.429.2p−6.6q−8.929.2p−24.4q
Q. The width of a rectangle measures (6.9p−8.9q) centimeters, and its length measures (7.7p−3.3q) centimeters. Which expression represents the perimeter, in centimeters, of the rectangle?14.6p−12.229.2p−24.429.2p−6.6q−8.929.2p−24.4q
Perimeter Formula: To find the perimeter of a rectangle, we need to add up all the sides. The formula for the perimeter P of a rectangle is P=2×(length+width).
Expressions for Length and Width: First, let's write down the expressions for the length and the width of the rectangle:Length L=(7.7p−3.3q) cmWidth W=(6.9p−8.9q) cm
Add Length and Width: Now, we will add the length and the width expressions:L+W=(7.7p−3.3q)+(6.9p−8.9q)
Combine Like Terms: Combine like terms in the expression:L+W=(7.7p+6.9p)−(3.3q+8.9q)L+W=14.6p−12.2q
Use Perimeter Formula: Now, we will use the perimeter formula and multiply the sum of length and width by 2:P=2×(L+W)P=2×(14.6p−12.2q)
Multiply by 2: Multiply each term inside the parentheses by 2:P=2×14.6p−2×12.2qP=29.2p−24.4q
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