SOLUTION: a rectangle has a length that is twice its width. if the perimeter of the rectangle is 26 inches, what is the width?

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Question 919349: a rectangle has a length that is twice its width. if the perimeter of the rectangle is 26 inches, what is the width?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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L + w = 13in

2w + w = 13

3w = 13

w = 4 1/3in  and L = 8 2/3in 2%2A13%2F3+=+26%2F3

and...checking

Sum = 13in