SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is twice its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 60 yds , find its area.

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Question 342459: The length of a rectangle is twice its width.
If the perimeter of the rectangle is 60 yds , find its area.
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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L=2W
2L+2W=P
2(2W)+2W=60
4W+2W=60
6W=60
W=60/6
W=10 ANS. FOR THE WIDTH.
L=2*10=20 ANS. FOR THE LENGTH.
LW=A
20*10=A
200=A ANSWER FOR THE AREA.