the length of a rectangle is 6 less than twice the width. the perimeter is 60ft. find the dimensions of the rectangle then find the area

Answer 1

L=2W-6

60 = 2(L+W)

30 = L+W = 2W-6 +W = 3W -6

3W = 36

W = 12 feet wide

L =2(12)-6 = 24 -6 = 18 feet long

Area = 12(18) = 216 square feet