Hi,





rectangle is twice as long as it is wide

Let x and 2x represent the width and length respectively

Note:  P(rectangle) = 2*L + 2*W

 P = 2x + 2*(2x) = 60ft

          6x = 60ft

           x = 10ft, the width.  The length is 20ft (2*10ft)

 

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