1. The length of a rectangle is twice its width. The perimeter of the rectangle is 24 inches. Write a system of equations in 2 variables. Use substitution to solve the problem.

Question

1.	The length of a rectangle is twice its width.  The perimeter of the rectangle is 24 inches.  Write a system of equations in 2 variables.   Use substitution to solve the problem.
A.	 Equation 1:

Equation 2:
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B.	What is the area of the rectangle?

Ms. Sue · Answer

A. Equation 1: P = 2L + 2W 24 = 2(2W) + 2W 24 = 6W 4 = W ? = L A = LW