SOLUTION: A rectangular room is twice as long as it is wide, and its perimeter is 54 meters. Find the length of the room.

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Question 927242: A rectangular room is twice as long as it is wide, and its perimeter is 54 meters. Find the length of the room.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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L + w = 27m

(2w) + w = 27m

3w = 27m

w = 9m  and L = 18m 2%2A9

and..checking

Sum = 27m