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Algebraic Techniques, SM-Bank 075

The side length of a square is \(x-3\). Write an expression for the perimeter of the square.  (2 marks)

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\(4\times(x-3)\ \ \text{or }\ 4(x-3)\ \ \text{or }\ 4x-12\)

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\(\text{A square has all sides equal}\)

\(\therefore\ \text{Perimeter}\) \(=4\times\text{side length}\)
  \(=4\times(x-3)\)
  \(=4\times x-4\times 3\)
  \(=4x-12\)

Filed Under: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions Tagged With: num-title-ct-core, smc-4694-30-Simplify

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