SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is twice its width. If the perimeter is 72 meters, find the length and width of the rectangle.

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Question 990975: The length of a rectangle is twice its width. If the perimeter is 72 meters, find the length and width of the rectangle.
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
Make width = 'x'
Length = 2x
Perimeter = 2 x Width + 2 x Length
72 = 2x + 4x
6x = 72
x = 12m
Width = 12m
Length = 24m
Hope this helps :-)