SOLUTION: given a rectangle of lenghth land width w,use algebra to show the effect of doubling the dimensions will have on the area.

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Question 176647: given a rectangle of lenghth land width w,use algebra to show the effect of doubling the dimensions will have on the area.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Original Area:

A=LW

If the dimensions are doubled, then the length and width are 2L and 2W respectively

So the new area will be

A=%282L%29%282W%29=4LW