SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 36 feet. the length is twice the width. find the dimensions of the rectangle

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Question 910837: the perimeter of a rectangle is 36 feet. the length is twice the width. find the dimensions of the rectangle
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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L + w = 18ft

2w + w = 18ft

3w = 18ft

w = 6ft  and L = 12ft 2%2A6

And...checking

L + w = 18ft

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