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The length of a rectangle is twice the width. An equation that models the perimeter of the rectangle is 2w+4w=36 where w is the width of the rectangle is ft. What are the length and width of the rectangle?

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Answer: 12

Explanation:

Let w = the width of the rectangle

Let 2w = the length

P = 2l + 2w

36 = 2(2w) + 2w

36 = 4w + 2w

36 = 6w

w = 6

l = 2(6)

l = 12

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