A rectangle has a perimeter of 36 inches. If the length of the rectangle is twice its width, then what is the area of the rectangle?

Greyson Landry

Greyson Landry

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2022-07-26

A rectangle has a perimeter of 36 inches. If the length of the rectangle is twice its width, then what is the area of the rectangle?

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Emilie Reeves

Emilie Reeves

Beginner2022-07-27Added 11 answers

P= 2l+2w
l=2w
36= 2(2w)+2w
36=4w+2w
36=6w
w= 6
l=2(w)=12
so width =6 inches and length = 12 inches
Kenya Leonard

Kenya Leonard

Beginner2022-07-28Added 6 answers

2L+ 2B=36
4x+2x=36
x=6
Area =12*6=72 inch^2

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