Question 1055195: What is the perimeter of rectangle jKLM with vertices j(-1,3), k(2,3), l(2,-5), m(-1,-5)?
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, ikleyn:
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! What is the perimeter of rectangle jKLM with vertices j(-1,3), k(2,3), l(2,-5), m(-1,-5)?
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Use the distance formula:
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for jk:
Do the same for the other 3 sides, then add them.
Answer by ikleyn(52776)  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! .
What is the perimeter of rectangle jKLM with vertices j(-1,3), k(2,3), l(2,-5), m(-1,-5)?
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Notice that the side JK is parallel to x-axis. What is its length? 3 units.
The side KL is parallel to y-axis. What is its length? 8 units.
It is just enough to find the perimeter of the rectangle.
Can you do it on your own?
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