SOLUTION: A rectangle is 5 times as long as it is wide. The area of the rectangle is {{{ 100 ft^2 }}}. How wide is the rectangle? Express your answer in simplified form.

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Question 34383This question is from textbook Algebra: Tools for a Changing World
: A rectangle is 5 times as long as it is wide. The area of the rectangle is +100+ft%5E2+. How wide is the rectangle? Express your answer in simplified form. This question is from textbook Algebra: Tools for a Changing World

Answer by lyra(94) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write the words as an equation:
5w%2Aw=100
5w%2Aw%2F5=100%2F5
w%5E2=20
w=sqrt%2820%29
If you want to simplfy this more you can.
Smiles,
lyra