document.write( "Question 311208: What is the maximum perimeter of a rectangle with an area of 84 square inches? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #222559 by nyc_function(2741)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! A = L*W\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "84 = LW\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "At this point, you can solve for either L or W. \r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "I will solve for W.\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "84 - L = W\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "The perimeter of a rectangle is found using P = 2L + 2W.\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "P = 2L + 2(84 - L)\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "P = 2L + 168 - 2L\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "P = 168 inches \n" ); document.write( " |