SOLUTION: A rectangle has a perimeter of 44 inches and an area of 72 square inches. What are the lengths of the sides of the rectangle? A. 2 inches and 36 inches B. 4 inches and 18 inch

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Question 359473: A rectangle has a perimeter of 44 inches and an area of 72 square inches. What are the lengths of the sides of the rectangle?
A. 2 inches and 36 inches
B. 4 inches and 18 inches
C. 8 inches and 9 inches
D. 11 inches and 11 inches

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B. 4 inches and 18 inches