Shannon T.

asked • 10/02/16

write three equivalent expressions for the perimeter.

The perimeter of a square is represented by the expression 32x-12.8. Draw a square to represent this situation and label its side lengths.

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David W. answered • 10/02/16

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Shannon, a square has 4 equal sides.
 
(32x - 12.8)/4 = 8x - 3.2
 
The length of each side is 8x - 3.2
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Shannon T.

I need two more equivalent expressions for the perimete. I needed three in all. Thanks!
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David W.

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Shannon, I bet you can figure them out. How do you find the perimeter of a square?
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Shannon T.

Add all four sides
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David W.

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Add all 4 sides; multiply one side by 4; 2l + 2w since a square is a rectangle...
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Brie M.

I’m confused if I wanted to write 2 equivalent expressions I have 1 but I don’t know what the other 1 would be I can’t and don’t have any ideas
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