SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is twice the width. The perimeter is 48 in. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.

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Question 217896: The length of a rectangle is twice the width. The perimeter is 48 in. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2(2x)+2x=48
4x+2x=48
6x=48
x=8
2x=16