SOLUTION: If a rectangular lawn has sides which measure x-6 feet and 2x feet . The perimeter is 42 feet . What is the length of each side of the lawn?

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Question 945723: If a rectangular lawn has sides which measure x-6 feet and 2x feet . The perimeter is 42 feet . What is the length of each side of the lawn?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hint: You need to solve the following for x

P+=+2%2A%28L%2BW%29

42+=+2%2A%28x-6%2B2x%29

Once you know the value of x, use it to compute x-6 and 2x