2006 AMC 8 Problems/Problem 6
Problem
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?
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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
See Also
| 2006 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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