stupid math question

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a rectangular fence whose width is one half its length encloses a field of area 648 square feet. how long is the shortest side?

A=L.W
w=1/2L
648=L(1/2L)
648=1/2L^2
2x648=L^2

kaplan does it differently and come out with 1/2 of what I am getting, am I correct on the setup?

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