SOLUTION: the width of a rectangle is half as long as the length. The rectangle has an area of 162 square feet what are the length and width of the rectangle

Question 919362: the width of a rectangle is half as long as the length. The rectangle has an area of 162 square feet what are the length and width of the rectangle
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

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A = Lw

L(L/2) = 162ft^2

L^2 = 324

L = 18ft  and w = 9ft 

And...checking

(18ft)(9ft) = 162ft^2 

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