SOLUTION: A rectangle is 2 times as long as it is wide. If the area is 72 square feet, find its perimeter

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Question 1123774: A rectangle is 2 times as long as it is wide. If the area is 72 square feet, find its perimeter
Answer by josgarithmetic(39613) About Me  (Show Source):
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Dimensions 2x and x.

2x%5E2=72
x%5E2=36
x=6

You can find the perimeter.