SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 10m. Twice the width is equal to one-half the length. find the length and the width?

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Question 217986: the perimeter of a rectangle is 10m. Twice the width is equal to one-half the length. find the length and the width?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x+2(4x)=10
10x=10
x=1
4x=4