SOLUTION: length of a rectangle is twice the width. the area is 18yd^2. find the lenght and width.. thanks

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Question 430335: length of a rectangle is twice the width. the area is 18yd^2. find the lenght and width..
thanks
Answer by John10(297) About Me  (Show Source):
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The length of a rectangle is twice the width. The area is 18yd^2. Find the length and width.

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L = 2W
L*W = 18
Use substitution method to find the length and the width.
Hint: The width is 3 yd and the length is 6yd.
John10