SOLUTION: The length of a large room is twice its width. If the perimeter is 72m, find its dimensions.

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Question 573367: The length of a large room is twice its width. If the perimeter is 72m, find its dimensions.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The length of a large room is twice its width. If the perimeter is 72m, find its dimensions.
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Perimeter = 2(length + width)
72 = 2(2x + x)
36 = 3x
x = 12 meters (width)
2x = 24 meters (length)
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Cheers,
Stan H.