Question

A carpet has a rectangular measure of 10 feet for the length and w feet for the width. If the perimeter is the sum of all four sides, then write an expression that represents the perimeter. Simplify.
Answer

a) 2w – 20

b) 2w – 10

c) 2w +10

d) 2w + 20

Answer 1

It would be d.

Answer 2

why?

Answer 3

Well, 10+10=20, which is the same as 10x2. You can do the same for w.

Answer 4

w+w is the same as Wx2, or 2w

Answer 5

ok thnx

Answer 6

You're welcome. :)