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Adjusting Perimeter Formulas for Three-Sided Enclosures

In professional facility management, you may be tasked with estimating materials for a rectangular storage zone built directly against an existing warehouse wall. Based on the standard problem-solving strategy for these systems, explain why the traditional perimeter formula (P=2L+2WP = 2L + 2W) would result in an incorrect material estimate for this project. Additionally, state the specific algebraic constraint that should be used instead to represent the total fencing required (PP) for three sides, where LL is the side parallel to the building and WW represents the two sides perpendicular to it.

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