SOLUTION: Hi , What is the area of a rectangle with a perimeter of 24 meters and a length that is twice its width? Please solve it I need it urgently :D Thanks

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Question 957565: Hi ,
What is the area of a rectangle with a perimeter of 24 meters and a length that is twice its width?
Please solve it I need it urgently :D
Thanks

Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P=2L+2W
L=2W
24=2*2W+2W
24=4W+2W
24=6W
W=24/6
W=4 ANS.
L=2*4=8 ANS.
PROOF:
24=2*8+2*4
24=16+8
24=24