The length of a rectangle is twice it's width of the area of the rectangle is 50 in^2, find its perimeter.

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Sariah Mcknight

3 March, 07:22

The length of a rectangle is twice it's width of the area of the rectangle is 50 in^2, find its perimeter.

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Jolie Sawyer · Answer 1

L = 2W

A = 50

A = L x W

50 = 2W x W

50 = 2W^2

W^2 = 25

W = 5

so L = 2W = 2 (5) = 10

P = 2 (L+W)

P = 2 (10+5)

P = 2 (15)

P = 30

answer

P = 30 in