Question

(30 points)

The perimeter of a rectangle can be found using the equation P = 2L + 2W, where P is the perimeter, L is the length, and W is the width of the rectangle. Can the perimeter of the rectangle be 60 units when its width is 12 units and its length is 18 units?

No. If the rectangle has L = 18 and W = 12, P would not equal 60.
No. The rectangle cannot have P = 60 and L = 18 because L + W is less than 24.
Yes. The rectangle can have P = 60 and L = 18 because 60 = 24 + 18.
Yes. The rectangle can have P = 60 and L = 18 because P = 2(18) + 2(12) would equal 60.

Answer 1

Yes. The rectangle can have P = 60 and L = 18 because P = 2(18) + 2(12) would equal 60.

Explanation:

took the test

Answer 2

Using the given formula and the length and width, the perimeter would be:

P = 2(18) + 2(12)

P = 36 + 34

P = 60

The answer would be:

Yes. The rectangle can have P = 60 and L = 18 because P = 2(18) + 2(12) would equal 60.