SOLUTION: The distance around a room is 24 M. The room is twice as long as it is wide what is the length and width
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Question 1083371: The distance around a room is 24 M. The room is twice as long as it is wide what is the length and width
Answer by addingup(3677) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2L + 2W = 24
L = 2W
2(2W) + 2W = 24
4W + 2W = 24
6W = 24
W = 4
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Check:
W = 4
L = 2W = 2(4) = 8
2(4) + 2(8) = 24
8 + 16 = 24 correct
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