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Find the perimeter and area of the polygon with the given vertices.

W(5,−1), X(5, 6), Y(2,−1), Z(2, 6)

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Answer:

Perimeter: 20, Area: 21

Explanation:

  • Based on points (2,6) and (5,6) : w = 5 - 2 = 3
  • Base on points (5,6) and (5,-1 ): l = 6 - (-1) = 7

  • Perimeter: 2 x (3 + 7) = 20
  • Area: 3 x 7 = 21
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