Question

The length of a rectangle is twice it’s width the perimeter is 60 feet find it’s area

Answer 1

200

Explanation:

2x=length

x=width

2x+2x+x+x=60

6x=60

x=10

10x2(10)

10x20

200

Answer 2

200 ft²

Explanation:

L = 2W

2L + 2W = 60

2(2W) + 2W = 60

6W = 60

W = 10, L = 20

A = 10 x 20 = 200 ft²