SOLUTION: the perimeter of rectangular floor is 180 ft.find the dimensions of the floor if the length is twice the width.

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Question 334419: the perimeter of rectangular floor is 180 ft.find the dimensions of the floor if the length is twice the width.
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
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We need P = 2L + 2W
Let P = perimeter = 180
Let Length = 2x
Let Width = x
Here is the equation you need:
180 = 2(2x) + 2x
Can you finish?