A rectangle is twice as long as it is wide. If it has an area of 24.5 square inches, what are its dimensions?

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A rectangle is twice as long as it is wide. If it has an area of   24.5   square inches, what are its dimensions?

Raymond B. · Accepted Answer

LW = 24.5L=2W(2W)W = 24.52W^2 = 24.5W^2 = 24.5/2 = 12.25W = sqr12.25 = 3.5  inches wideL= 2(3.5) = 7 inches long7 x 3.5 = 24.5

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