Translate the following phrase into an algebraic expression using the variable w.

Question

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

the perimeter of a rectangle if the width is w centimeters and the length is 10 less than twice the width

Answer 1

P = 2*w + 2*L

simply break the sentence up

(the perimeter of a rectangle) if (the width is w) centimeters and the( length is (10 less) than (twice the width))

P = 2*w + 2*( (-10) + 2*w)

P = 2*w + 2*( 2*w - 10)