SOLUTION: the width of a rectangle is one half its legth. the perimeta of rectangle is 54in

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Question 262582: the width of a rectangle is one half its legth. the perimeta of rectangle is 54in
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the width of a rectangle is one half its legth. the perimeta of rectangle is 54in
let length be x
width = ½ * x
2*(l+w)= perimeter= 54 inch
2*(3x/2)=54
3x=54
X= 18
Width =9
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