SOLUTION: The width of a rectangle measures one half of the length. If the area is 72 square feet, then find the dimensions of the rectangle.
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Question 992034: The width of a rectangle measures one half of the length. If the area is 72 square feet, then find the dimensions of the rectangle. Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source):
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W=width; L=length=2W
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A=LW
72ft^2=2W(W)
72ft^2=2W^2
36ft^2=W^2
6ft=W
L=2W+2(6ft)=12ft
ANSWER: The rectangle is 12 feet x 6 feet.
