A right triangle and a rectangle have the same area. If the base and height of the triangle are both 6 inches and the length of the rectangle is 9 inches, then what is the perimeter of the rectangle in inches?
i got 18 inches squared

Question

A right triangle and a rectangle have the same area.  If the base and height of the triangle are both 6 inches and the length of the rectangle is 9 inches, then what is the perimeter of the rectangle in inches?
i got 18 inches  squared

anonymous · Answer

since the area of triangle is 18 in. sq, that means this is the value for rectangle as well
18/9 = 2 which is width
2+2+9+9 = 22 in is your answer

anonymous · Answer

oh suh!! i forgot to actually add up the sides to find the perimeter!

anonymous · Answer

haha :D