SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is twice its breath. find its perimeter if its length is 12 cm.

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Question 1013396: the length of a rectangle is twice its breath. find its perimeter if its length is 12 cm.
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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W=width; L=length=2W
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L=12cm
2W=12cm
W=6cm
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P=2(L+W)
P=2(12cm+6cm)
P=2(18cm)
P=36cm
ANSWER: The perimeter is 36 centimeters.