SOLUTION: A rectangle with an area of 32 inches squared has one side measuring 4 inches. A similar rectangle has an area of 288 inches squared. How long is the longer side in the larger re
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Question 157158: A rectangle with an area of 32 inches squared has one side measuring 4 inches. A similar rectangle has an area of 288 inches squared. How long is the longer side in the larger rectangle?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If they are similar, then
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multiply both sides by
multiply both sides by again
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Check:
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