SOLUTION: antique tiles were often made in the form of a square that is 6in. on each side. what is the perimeter of the tile

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Question 908261: antique tiles were often made in the form of a square that is 6in. on each side. what is the perimeter of the tile
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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Think of a perimeter as a fence around something.
If the tile is 6" square, it needs 4 pieces of 6" length to enclose it.
6 + 6 + 6 + 6 = 24"
(The formula is P = 2L + 2W. In a square, L & W are the same.)