SOLUTION: A rectangular picture frame is twice as long as it is wide,if the perimeter is 30cm what is its length?

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Question 705751: A rectangular picture frame is twice as long as it is wide,if the perimeter is 30cm what is its length?

Answer by checkley79(3341)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
L=2W
P=2L+2W
30=2*2W+2W
30=4W+2W
30=6W
W=30/6
W=5 cm. ANS.
L=2*5=10 cm. ANS.
PROOF:
30=2*10+2*5
30=20+10
30=30

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