SOLUTION: I need to build a pen that is 144 ft. It has to be 7 times longer than it is wide. How do I do that?
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Question 839015: I need to build a pen that is 144 ft. It has to be 7 times longer than it is wide. How do I do that?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Please clarify:
Do you mean 144 feet perimeter, or do you mean 144 square feet area?
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Length = 63 feet
Width =9 feet
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