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the length of a rectangle is 2 times in width if the perimeter of the rectangle is 36 in find its length and width​

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Answer:

Length=12 inches Width=6 inches

Explanation:

X can stand for the width. 2x can stand for the length since it is twice the width. The perimeter would then equal 6x. 6x is equal to 36. Divide by 6 to isolate x. X equals 6 inches. So twice the width would be 12 inches.

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