Question 269409
A rectangular yard is twice as long as it is wide. L=2W
The perimeter is 120 ft. P=120
P=2L+2W
{{{120=2(2W)+2W}}}
{{{120=6W}}}
{{{20=W}}}
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{{{L=2W}}}
{{{L=2(20)}}}
{{{L=40}}}
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CHECK
{{{P=2L+2W}}}
{{{120=2(40)+2(20)}}}
{{{120=80+40}}}
{{{120=120}}}
correct