document.write( "Question 423940: The length of a rectangle is six times its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 126 ft, find it area. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #295599 by Gersid(33) ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Start with: \n" ); document.write( "P = 2(L+W) Substitute P = 126, L = 6W \n" ); document.write( "126 = 2(6W+W) Simplify. \n" ); document.write( "63 = 7W Divide by 7. \n" ); document.write( "9 = W and L = 6(9) = 54. \n" ); document.write( "Area: \n" ); document.write( "A = L*W \n" ); document.write( "A = 54*9 \n" ); document.write( "A = 486 sq.ft. \n" ); document.write( " |