Reggie knows the length and width of a rectangle.How can he find the perimeter of the rectangle.
P = 2L + 2W
P=2L+2W
P=2(L+W)
To find the perimeter of a rectangle, Reggie needs to know the formulas and steps involved.
The perimeter of a rectangle is the sum of its four sides. Since a rectangle has two equal pairs of sides, he can use either the formula:
Perimeter = 2(length + width)
or
Perimeter = 2 × length + 2 × width
Here's how Reggie can find the perimeter:
1. First, he needs to know the values of the length and width of the rectangle.
2. He then plugs these values into one of the formulas mentioned above.
3. If he uses the formula Perimeter = 2(length + width), he should add the length and width together, then multiply the sum by 2 to get the perimeter.
4. If he uses the formula Perimeter = 2 × length + 2 × width, he should double the length and double the width separately, and then add the products together to find the perimeter.
5. Once he has performed the calculation, he will find the perimeter of the rectangle.
Remember, the perimeter is measured in units, so he should include the appropriate unit while presenting the final answer.