Rubens's political views led him to use his artistic talents to: a. push for a counter-reformation. b. promote classical philosophies. c. support christianity. d. show the horrors of war.

A. push for a Counter-Reformation.

Explanation:

   Peter Paul Rubens (Siegen, June 28, 1577 - Antwerp, May 30, 1640) was a Flemish Baroque painter, proponent of an extravagant style that emphasized movement, color and sensuality.

    Religion would appear prominently in most of his work and Rubens would become one of the main voices of painting in the Catholic Counter-Reformation.

    He is known for his counter-reformation works, portraits and historical paintings of mythological and allegorical subjects.

perimeter = 2l +2w, divide total perimeter by 2 for total length of 1 side and 1 width

172/2 = 86 (  total for 1 side and 1 width)

86-24 = 62 (since length is 24 ft longer subtract 24 then divide by 2 for width)

62/2 = 31

width = 31 feet

length = 31 +24 = 55 feet

check: 31*2 = 62, 55*2 = 110,  110+62 = 172