SOLUTION: the lenght of a rectangle is twice the width. if the perimeter of the recangle is 60 yards, find the lenght

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Question 278626: the lenght of a rectangle is twice the width. if the perimeter of the recangle is 60 yards, find the lenght
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
length = 2x
width = x
perimeter = 60
60 = 2(2x) + 2x
Can you finish now?