SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is five times the width. If the area is 180 square inches, find the length and width of the rectangle.

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Answer by scott8148(6628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let x=width, so 5x=length ... x(5x)=180 ... 5x^2=180 ... x^2=36
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