Q. A train ticket is 11centimeters long and 7centimeters tall. What is its perimeter?________ centimeters
Identify Formula: Identify the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle.The formula for the perimeter of a rectangle is P=2l+2w, where l is the length and w is the width (or height).
Plug in Values: Plug in the values of l and w into the formula.P=2(11)+2(7)
Perform Calculations: Perform the calculations.P = 22+14P = 36
Verify Calculation: Verify the calculation.Double-check that the multiplication and addition were done correctly.22+14 does indeed equal 36.
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