SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 24 inches. The length is twice the width. find the dimensions of the rectangle.

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Question 893232: The perimeter of a rectangle is 24 inches. The length is twice the width. find the dimensions of the rectangle.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x+2*2x=24
6x=24
x=4
2x=8