Algebra1 Glencoe CCSS Edition page 22 problem 69

Question

Find the perimeter and area of the figure.

A rectangle with length 5 feet and width 8 feet.

Answer 1

Step:1

The perimeter P of a rectangle is given by the formula,

The area A of a rectangle is given by the formula,

Where L is the length and is W  is the width of the rectangle.

Step:2

Perimeter of the rectangle :

                        (Substitution: )

                          (Add: )

p  = 26 ft                             (Multiply: )

Step:3

Area of the rectangle :

                               (Substitution: )

A = 40 ft²                             (Multiply: )

Solution:

Perimeter of the rectangle is 26 ft.

Area of the rectangle is 40 ft².