a rectangular area with a length of 13 inches and a width of 7 inches.
Length of rectangle = 13 inches
Width of rectangle = 7 inches
With Distribution:
The perimeter of any polygon is the sum of all the sides of the polygon
In the given rectangle we have 2 lengths and 2 widthSo,
Perimeter = length + width + Length+ width
Substitute the value and solve
Perimeter = 13 + 7 +13 +7
Perimeter = 20 + 20
Perimeter =40inches
Without Distribution
The perimeter of rectangle is express as :
Perimeter = 2(length + Width)
Substitute the value and solve
Perimeter=2(13+7)
Perimeter=2(20)
Perimeter-40 inches
It was easier without distribution because it becomes calculation easy.
Answer: Perimeter = 40 inches
It is easier to not distribute
Because it makes calculation easy and short.