Which equation represents the perimeter of the rectangle?

A.
P = (8 × 2) + (3 × 2)

B.
P = 8 × 3

C.
P = 3 + 8 + 8

D.
P = 2 × 8 × 3

Question

Which equation represents the perimeter of the rectangle?
  

 
 A.
P = (8 × 2) + (3 × 2)
 
 B.
P = 8 × 3
 
 C.
P = 3 + 8 + 8
 
 D.
P = 2 × 8 × 3

anonymous · Answer

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jingle535 · Answer

So perimeter is adding up all of the side lengths, but with rectangles opposite side lengths are equal, so you can multiply each different side length by 2, length *2 and width *2 then add them

anonymous · Answer

i do not Know i am in 4th grade

jingle535 · Answer

Sorry I know I am confusing you

jingle535 · Answer

P = (one side *2) + (other side *2)

jingle535 · Answer

This is against procedure, but the answer is A. Good luck buddy :)