SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 120 feet. Use an equation to find the length and width of the rectangle if the length is twice the width. Use P = 2W + 2L.

Question 927384: The perimeter of a rectangle is 120 feet. Use an equation to find the length and width of the rectangle if the length is twice the width.
Use P = 2W + 2L.

Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2L + 2w = 120
L = 2w
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2L + 2w = 120
2(2w) + 2w = 120
4w + 2w = 120
6w = 120
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w = 20 ft
L = 40 ft
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