Problema Solution

Express the given quantity in terms of the indicated variable.

The perimeter (in cm) of a rectangle that is 6 cm longer than it is wide; w = width of the rectangle (in cm)

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let


P = the perimeter of the rectangle


w = the width


w + 6 = the length


P = 2(l + w)


P = 2(w + 6 + 6)


P = 2w + 24