The perimeter of a rectangle is 40 ft, and the area of the rectangle is 36 ft^2. Find [Archive]

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Mathhelpppmmee

Nov 7, 2012, 06:23 PM

The perimeter of a rectangle is 40 ft, and the area of the rectangle is 36 ft^2. Find the dimensions of the rectangle. I need the length and width

The Icester

Nov 13, 2012, 12:43 PM

A=> 36= 18.2
p=> 40= 2.18+2.2

teacherjenn4

Nov 13, 2012, 04:50 PM

If you draw a picture of a rectangle, you can use factors of 36 for the four sides. So, try this and see what you come up with. Do you know the factors of 36?