How is the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle an application of the Distributive Property

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2(base +height) =perimeter of a rectangle

This is because you add the base twice and the height twice.

David Goss answered Sep 23, 2015

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P=Perimeter

L=Length

W=Width

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P=2L+2W=2(L+W) <--- Distributive property in action.

Mitiku answered Sep 27, 2015

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