Question

Example 3: A rectangular garden has a length of (x + 4) feet and a width of (x+3) feet.

What is the perimeter of the garden?

Answer 1

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Answer:

4x +14 . . . feet

Explanation:

The perimeter is given by ...

P = 2(L+W)

P = 2((x +4) +(x +3)) = 2(2x +7)

P = 4x +14

The perimeter of the garden is 4x +14 feet.