SOLUTION: The length L of a triangle is twice as long as its with W and the area of the rectangle is 242 sq ft. how long is the rectangle?

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Question 574880: The length L of a triangle is twice as long as its with W and the area of the rectangle is 242 sq ft. how long is the rectangle?
Answer by mwaqas(2) About Me  (Show Source):
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A=LW
W=L/2
A=L.L/2
242*2=L^2
484=L^2
TAking root both side
L=22Ft