The length of a rectangle is twice its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 30yd , find its area

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anonymous · Answer

area is 50

anonymous · Answer

should be exact 50 yd squared

hero · Answer

Juanita, you should probably show your work in addition to providing the answer. . Just posting answers is not very helpful.

anonymous · Answer

$$2(x) + 2(2x) = 30$$ where x is the shorter side.
$$6x = 30$$
$$x = 5$$
so $$x \times 2x = 5 \times 10 = 30$$

anonymous · Answer

I mean 50 sorry, the final answer is 50
Fail

hero · Answer

That's why I avoid using the equation editor when it isn't necessary.

anonymous · Answer

I'm new so I just wanted to give it a whirl XD.

hero · Answer

I only use it for clarification purposes.