SOLUTION: If a rectangle (8"*6") is reduced so that its length is 5" , what will be the reduced width?

SOLUTION: If a rectangle (8"*6") is reduced so that its length is 5" , what will be the reduced width?

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Question 711044: If a rectangle (8"*6") is reduced so that its length is 5" , what will be the reduced width?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8/5 = 6/x

8x = 5*6

8x = 30

x = 30/8

x = 15/4

x = 3.75

So the reduced width is 3.75 inches (ie 3 and 3/4 inches)
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