Consider the rectangle below.

One says 4x+3
The other says 2x

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7th Grade Math Formula Sheet

Length of the rectangle =

Width of rectangle =

The perimeter of the rectangle is
. Remember to simplify the expression.

1 answer

To find the dimensions of the rectangle and its perimeter based on the given information, we have:

  • Length = \( 4x + 3 \)
  • Width = \( 2x \)

Perimeter of a Rectangle

The formula for the perimeter \( P \) of a rectangle is: \[ P = 2 \times (\text{Length} + \text{Width}) \]

Substitute the Values

Substituting in our length and width: \[ P = 2 \times ((4x + 3) + (2x)) \]

Combine Like Terms

First, we combine the terms inside the parentheses: \[ 4x + 3 + 2x = 6x + 3 \]

Substitute Back into the Perimeter Formula

Now we substitute this back into the perimeter formula: \[ P = 2 \times (6x + 3) \]

Distribute the 2

Now, distribute the 2: \[ P = 2 \times 6x + 2 \times 3 = 12x + 6 \]

Final Answer

Thus, the perimeter of the rectangle is: \[ P = 12x + 6 \]

Summary

  • Length of the rectangle = \( 4x + 3 \)
  • Width of the rectangle = \( 2x \)
  • The perimeter of the rectangle = \( 12x + 6 \) (simplified expression)