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Question 876267: plz help me slove this queston... they ask: A rectangle is twice as long as it is width. Its preimeter is 108cm.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,



P = 2L + 2w = 108cm

     L + w = 54cm   

Question States*** L = 2w

    2w + w = 54cm

      3w = 54cm

       w = 18cm and L  = 36cm 2%2A18cm