2006 AMC 8 Problems/Problem 6
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The letter T is formed by placing two inch rectangles next to each other, as shown. What is the perimeter of the T, in inches?
Solution
If the two rectangles were seperate, the perimeter would be . It easy to see that their connection erases 2 from each of the rectangles, so the final perimeter is .
Video Solution by OmegaLearn
https://youtu.be/abSgjn4Qs34?t=1531
~ pi_is_3.14
Video Solution by WhyMath
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