SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is twice its width. the perimeter is 25.5 cm. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.

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Question 771720: the length of a rectangle is twice its width. the perimeter is 25.5 cm. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.
Answer by oscargut(2103) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = width then length = 2x
perimeter is 2(x+2x) = 6x = 25.5
Then x = 25.5/6 = 4.25
Answer: width = 4.25 cm and length = 9.5 cm
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