SOLUTION: Everett has a rectangular backyard that has an area of 600ft^2. if the length of the yardf is 30 feet what is the wdth of the yard? please help me! NOW! I HAVE A FINALS EXAM A

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Question 298170: Everett has a rectangular backyard that has an area of 600ft^2. if the length of the yardf is 30 feet what is the wdth of the yard?
please help me! NOW!
I HAVE A FINALS EXAM AND IM STUCK ON THIS PROBLEM!
THANK YOU!
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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Everett has a rectangular backyard that has an area of 600ft^2. if the length of the yardf is 30 feet what is the wdth of the yard?
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Since we know that area of any rectangle is
width * length
.
Let w=width (in feet)
then
50w=600
w = 600/50
w = 12 feet