Question

Translate the following phrase into an algebraic expression using the variable w. Do not simplify.

the perimeter of a rectangle if the width is w centimeters and the length is 8cm less than twice the width

Answer 1

2 * ( [2w-8] + w)

Explanation:

width = w

Length = 2w -8

Perimeter of Rectangle = 2 (l+b)

= 2 * ( [2w-8] + w)