Tim wants to build a rectangular fence around his yard. He has 42

feet of fencing. If he wants the length to be twice the width, what is the largest possible length? Write an equation and solve.

A) 4w+4=42; l=18

B) 4w+8=42; l=16

C) 6w-42; l=7

D) 6w=42; l=14

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Mathematics

Missy

13 May, 10:26

Tim wants to build a rectangular fence around his yard. He has 42

feet of fencing. If he wants the length to be twice the width, what is the largest possible length? Write an equation and solve.

A) 4w+4=42; l=18

B) 4w+8=42; l=16

C) 6w-42; l=7

D) 6w=42; l=14

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Bryan Burke · Answer 1

D) 6w = 42; l=14

Step-by-step explanation:

since we know,

perimeter of a rectangle = 2 (length + width)

therefore,

=> 2 (l + w) = 42

but we know, l = 2w

=> 2 (3w) = 42

=> 6w = 42,

Jayden Khan · Answer 2

I think its D

Tim wants to build a rectangular fence around his yard. He has 42feet of fencing. If he wants the length to be twice the width, what is the largest possible length? Write an equation and solve.A) 4w+4=42; l=18B) 4w+8=42; l=16C) 6w-42; l=7D) 6w=42; l=14

Tim wants to build a rectangular fence around his yard. He has 42

feet of fencing. If he wants the length to be twice the width, what is the largest possible length? Write an equation and solve.

A) 4w+4=42; l=18

B) 4w+8=42; l=16

C) 6w-42; l=7

D) 6w=42; l=14