SOLUTION: The height of a rectangular mural is twice its width, its perimeter is 36 feet. What are the height and width of the mural?

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Question 884086: The height of a rectangular mural is twice its width, its perimeter is 36 feet. What are the height and width of the mural?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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y=2x and 2x+2y=36.

2x+2(2x)=36
6x=36
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