A rectangle is a special type of quadrangle where all the interior angles are equal to 90° and all opposite sides are the same length.
The perimeter ( P ) is the distance around the outside of the rectangle.
P = 2h + 2w
Area = h x w
By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D., About.com Guide
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