The length of a rectangle is twice its width.

If the area of the rectangle is 72 in", find its perimeter.

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Felicity Miles

15 February, 02:19

The length of a rectangle is twice its width.

If the area of the rectangle is 72 in", find its perimeter.

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Ashlynn · Answer 1

according to tje question

length (l) = 2x

breadth (b) = x

then,

to find perimeter

p=2 (l+b)

or, 72=2 (2x+x)

or, 72=2*3x

or, 72=6x

or, 72:6=x

or, 12=x

then,

length (l) = 2x=2*12=24in

breadth (b) = 12in

The length of a rectangle is twice its width.If the area of the rectangle is 72 in", find its perimeter.

The length of a rectangle is twice its width.

If the area of the rectangle is 72 in", find its perimeter.