A rectangle's length is twice its width. if the perimeter is 66 cm find the width of the rectangle

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30 November, 07:40

A rectangle's length is twice its width. if the perimeter is 66 cm find the width of the rectangle

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Ruthie · Answer 1

Perimeter = 2L + 2W

Let x = width and let 2x = length

Perimeter = 66

2x + 2 (2x) = 66

2x + 4x = 66 - - > 6x = 66 - - > x = 66/6 - - > x = 11

The width of the rectangle is 11 cm.