SOLUTION: A rectangle with an area of 32 inches squared has one side that measures 4 inches. A similar rectangle has an area of 288 inches squared. How long is the longer side of the larger

Question 812566: A rectangle with an area of 32 inches squared has one side that measures 4 inches. A similar rectangle has an area of 288 inches squared. How long is the longer side of the larger rectangle?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First rectangle:
Lw = 32
32/4 = 8
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L = 8
w = 4
L/w = 2
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Second rectangle:
L/w = 2
L = 2w
Lw = 288
2ww = 288
ww = 144
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w = 12
L = 24
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Length of the longer side of the larger rectangle: 24 inches
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