SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 72 cm. The length is twice as long as the breath. Calculate the length of the rectangle. calculate the breath of the rectangle

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Question 879069: The perimeter of a rectangle is 72 cm. The length is twice as long as the breath.
Calculate the length of the rectangle.
calculate the breath of the rectangle
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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L for length and w for width.
2w+2L=72 and L=2w.
Solve the system. Start, if desired, with 2w+2(2w)=72.