SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 44 inches. what is the are of the rectangle?

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Question 580971: the perimeter of a rectangle is 44 inches.
what is the are of the rectangle?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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the perimeter of a rectangle is 44 inches.
what is the are of the rectangle?
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P = 2L + 2W = 44
L + W = 22
Area = L*W
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Area = L*(22 - L)
L can be any number 0 < L < 22