SOLUTION: A rectangle has a perimeter of 208 cm. The length is twice the width. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.

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Question 126550: A rectangle has a perimeter of 208 cm. The length is twice the width. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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2L+2W=208
L=2W
2*2W+2W=208
4W+2W=208
6W=208
W=208/6
W=34.67 ANSWER FOR THE WIDTH.
L=2*34.67
L=69.33 ANSWER FOR THE LENGTH.
PROOF
2*69.33=2*34.67=208
138.67+69.33=208
208=208