Which equation could be used to find the perimeter of a rectangle that has a width of 26 ft and a length of 17 ft?

A.
P = 2 · 26 + 17

B.
P = 2 · 26 + 2 · 17

C.
P = 26 · 17

D.
P = 26 + 17

Question

Which equation could be used to find the perimeter of a rectangle that has a width of 26 ft and a length of 17 ft?	
 
 A.
P = 2 · 26 + 17
 
 B.
P = 2 · 26 + 2 · 17
 
 C.
P = 26 · 17
 
 D.
P = 26 + 17

cwrw238 · Answer

perimeter = 2 * width + 2 * length

anonymous · Answer

so whats the answer it seems like you just showing off your math skills or something

cwrw238 · Answer

no i'm not showing off - i'm giving you the formula to work out the perimeter -
if you replace the length by 26 and the width by 17 you'll see which option is correct

what's the use of me just giving you the answer without showing you the method?

cwrw238 · Answer

you'll never learn anything if  you are just given the answer

anonymous · Answer

D