SOLUTION: Length of retangle is 2 x width. The are is 338 square inched. Find dimensions

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Question 1078422: Length of retangle is 2 x width. The are is 338 square inched. Find dimensions
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let w be the width. Then the length is 2w. So:
w(2w)=338
2w²=338
w²=169
w=13
2w=26
The rectangle is 26"x13". ☺☺☺☺