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15 October, 05:43

A rectangle is twice as long as it is wide. If its area is 50 sq. yd., find the length.

10 yd.

25 yd.

33 1/3 yd.

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  1. 15 October, 05:50
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    If one side is twice as long then that means that b = 2a, so the area formula is

    a x 2a = 50

    2a^2 = 50

    a^2 = 50/2

    a^2 = 25

    a = 5

    b = 2a

    b = 10.

    The correct answer is 10yd
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