A rectangular garden has a width that is twice the length. The garden perimeter is 48 meters. What are the dimensions of the garden?

Mathematics · College · Mon Jan 18 2021

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let 

length is x 

width is 2x

perimeter P is =  48 meters

P = 2(length + width)

48 = 2(x+2X)

48= 6x

x= 48/6

x = 8

length is 8 meter

width is 8x2

 = 16 meter