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A rectangle is twice as long as it is wide. If its area is 50 sq. yd., find the length. 10 yd. 25 yd. 33 yd.
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A rectangle is twice as long as it is wide. If its area is 50 sq. yd., find the length.

10 yd.
25 yd.
33 yd.

User James McKeown
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Answer:

(A) 10 yd.

Step-by-step explanation: hope this helps!

User Haroon Ashraf Awan
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A = L * W
A = 50
L = 2W

50 = W(2W)
50 = 2W^2
50/2 = W^2
25 = W^2
sqrt 25 = W
5 = W

L = 2W
L = 2(5)
L = 10 <==length is 10 yd
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