SOLUTION: Geometric Problems:
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.
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Question 475551: Geometric Problems:
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 richard1234(7193) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P = 120 = 2W + 2L
Replace "L" with "2W"
120 = 2W + 2(2W) = 6W, W = 20
Since the length is twice the width, L = 40.
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