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Use the formula for the perimeter of the rectangle.
\The perimeter P of a rectangle is given by the formula,
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Where L is the length and is W is the width of the rectangle.![\"\"](\"/userfiles/image/Library/Algebra1/rectangular_pa_70_po_66.gif\")
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The perimeter P of a rectangle is
\P = 2 (5.1 m + 3.7 m) (Substitute: L = 5.1 m and W = 3.7 m)
\= 2 X 8.8 m (Add: 5.1 + 3.7 = 8.8)
\ = 17.6 m (Multiply: 2 X 8.8 = 17.6)![\"\"](\"/userfiles/image/steps_images/solution.JPG\")
Perimeter of rectangle is P = 17.6 m.