SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is twice its width. if the perimeter is 60, find the dimensions of the rectangle.

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Question 155075This question is from textbook algebra
: the length of a rectangle is twice its width. if the perimeter is 60, find the dimensions of the rectangle. This question is from textbook algebra

Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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L=2W
2*2W+2W=60
4W+2W=60
6W=60
W=60/6
W=10 THE WIDTH.
L=2*10=20 FOR THE LENGTH.
PROOF:
2*20+2*10=60
40+20=60
60=60