SOLUTION: How does the formula of a rectangle prove that the width decreases as the length increases?

SOLUTION: How does the formula of a rectangle prove that the width decreases as the length increases?

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Question 1117321: How does the formula of a rectangle prove that the width decreases as the length increases?
Answer by addingup(3677) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Only if you keep the area constant. Then, if you increase the length you have to decrease the width.
If you don't care if the area gets bigger, then it doesn't matter, just maintain the width and increase the length.
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