To find the perimeter of a rectangle, you can use the formula:
[tex]\[
\text{Perimeter} = 2 \times (\text{length} + \text{width})
\][/tex]
Given that the length of the rectangle is [tex]\( p \)[/tex] and the width is [tex]\( p - 4 \)[/tex], we can substitute these values into the formula.
First, let's write down the expression for the perimeter:
[tex]\[
\text{Perimeter} = 2 \times (p + (p - 4))
\][/tex]
Now, combine the terms inside the parentheses:
[tex]\[
p + (p - 4) = p + p - 4 = 2p - 4
\][/tex]
Next, multiply by 2 to find the perimeter:
[tex]\[
\text{Perimeter} = 2 \times (2p - 4)
\][/tex]
Distribute the 2:
[tex]\[
\text{Perimeter} = 4p - 8
\][/tex]
Thus, the perimeter of the rectangle in terms of [tex]\( p \)[/tex] is:
[tex]\[
\boxed{4p - 8}
\][/tex]
