SOLUTION: What is the perimeter of rectangle JKLM, with vertices J(–1, 3), K(2, 3), L(2, –5), and M(–1, –5)?

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Question 1116801: What is the perimeter of rectangle JKLM, with vertices
J(–1, 3), K(2, 3), L(2, –5), and M(–1, –5)?


Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (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), and M(–1, –5)?
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Plot the points so you can see where the sides are.
I'll find the length of one side you can do the other three.
JK:: length is sqrt[(2--1)^2+(3-3)^2] = sqrt[3^2+0^2] = 3
KL:: length is 8
LM:: length is 3
MJ:: length is 8
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Perimeter = 2[3+8] = 22
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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