Question

A rectangle is twice as long as it is wide

The perimeter is 108 cm
Determine the dimensions of by setting up and solving a pair of simultaneous questions

Answer 1

Answer: Width = 18cm, length = 36cm

Explanation:

Let x be the width of the rectangle

2x + 2(2x) = 108

2x + 4x = 108

6x = 108

x = 18

Width: 18

Length: 36