document.write( "Question 949857: A rectangle has an area of 36 square feet and a base of 9 feet . what is the perimeter of the rectangle? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #579914 by macston(5194)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! L=length=base; W=width; A=area=L*W; P=perimeter=2(L+W) \n" ); document.write( "A=L*W \n" ); document.write( "36 sq ft=9 ft*W Divide each side by 9 ft \n" ); document.write( "4 ft=W The width of the rectangle is 4 feet. \n" ); document.write( "P=2(L+W)=2(9 ft+4 ft)=2(13 ft)=26 ft \n" ); document.write( "ANSWER: The perimeter of the rectangle is 26 feet. \n" ); document.write( " |