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A rectangular rug has the perimeter of 36 feet. The length of the rug is twice the width. What is the length

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Answer:

12 ft

Explanation:

l = 2w

P = 2(l+w)

36 = 2(2w+w)

36 = 2(3w)

36 = 6w

Divide each side by 6

36/6 = 6w/6

6 =w

l = 2w

l = 2(6)

l = 12

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