SOLUTION: The area of a rectangular playground is 16 square yards. The length of the playground is 4 times longer than its width. Find the length and width of the playground
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Question 441072: The area of a rectangular playground is 16 square yards. The length of the playground is 4 times longer than its width. Find the length and width of the playground Answer by Euler(11) (Show Source):
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Okay, suppose the width here is x, so the length would be 4x.
x*4x=16
4x^2=16
x^2=4
x=2
Width=2 Length=8
Recheck
2*4(2)=16
2*8=16
16=16 :)
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