Question

A rug is shaped like a rectangle which perimeter is 138 ft. The length is 2 times as long as the width. Find the length and the width.

Answer 1

find an equation which gives the relationship between the length and the width

Answer 2

so, lets call the length L and the width W. you would have L = 2W

Answer 3

p=2L+2W

Answer 4

yes, now substitute in 2W for the L in the equation you just wrote down

Answer 5

23 by 46

Answer 6

ok...well he just gave the answer away. do you understand the thought process though?