SOLUTION: A rectangle has an area of 36 in.squared and a length of 9 inches. Find its perimeter.

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Question 347224: A rectangle has an area of 36 in.squared and a length of 9 inches. Find its perimeter.
Answer by ericareneee(4) About Me  (Show Source):
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If Area = Length x Width, then Width = Area / Length. So, 36/9, which is 4. Width = 4.
To find the Perimeter, 2Lenth + 2Width. 2x9=18 and 2x4=8
8 + 18 = 26
The Perimeter is 26 in.