SOLUTION: A rectangle has a length that is 6 times longer than its width. If the area od the rectangle is 1014 square feet, what are the length and width of the rectangle? What is the equati

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Question 255448: A rectangle has a length that is 6 times longer than its width. If the area od the rectangle is 1014 square feet, what are the length and width of the rectangle? What is the equation you would use to solve the problem?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x(6x)=1014
6x^2=1014
x^2=169
x=13 ft
6x=78 ft