SOLUTION: The length of a rectange is twice its width the area is 50 what is is perimeter

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Question 878277: The length of a rectange is twice its width the area is 50 what is is perimeter
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A = Lw = (2w)w = 50

          2w^2 = 50

           w^2 =25  (tossing out negative solution for unit measure)

           w = 5  and L = 10 units