SOLUTION: a rectangle has a perimeter of 12 m. If each side is a whole number of meters, what are the possible dimensions for the length and width? List them and explain my answer.

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Question 264585: a rectangle has a perimeter of 12 m. If each side is a whole number of meters, what are the possible dimensions for the length and width? List them and explain my answer.
Answer by checkley77(12569) About Me  (Show Source):
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2L+2W=12
2L**2W**=12
2*1+2*5=12
2*2+2*4=12
2*3+2*3=12