The width of a rectangle measures (9p+8q) centimeters, and its length measures (7p−4q) centimeters. Which expression represents the perimeter, in centimeters, of the rectangle?4+16p8−8q+32p32p+8q32p+8
Q. The width of a rectangle measures (9p+8q) centimeters, and its length measures (7p−4q) centimeters. Which expression represents the perimeter, in centimeters, of the rectangle?4+16p8−8q+32p32p+8q32p+8
Perimeter Formula: To find the perimeter of a rectangle, we need to add up the lengths of all four sides. The formula for the perimeter P of a rectangle is P=2×(length+width).
Identify Length and Width: First, let's identify the length and width of the rectangle. The length is given as 7p−4q centimeters, and the width is given as 9p+8q centimeters.
Plug into Formula: Now, we will plug these expressions into the perimeter formula: P=2×((7p−4q)+(9p+8q)).
Simplify Expression: Next, we simplify the expression inside the parentheses: 7p−4q + 9p+8q = 7p+9p−4q+8q = 16p+4q.
Find Perimeter: Now, we multiply this sum by 2 to find the perimeter: P=2×(16p+4q)=32p+8q.
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