SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangular lot is 156 meters. the length is twice the width. write the equation that describes the situation and find the length and width please :]
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Question 252726: the perimeter of a rectangular lot is 156 meters. the length is twice the width. write the equation that describes the situation and find the length and width please :]
Answer by drk(1908) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Perimeter = 2L + 2W = 156.
divide by 2 and we get
L = 2W
By substitution, we get
W = 26 meters
L = 52 meters
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