SOLUTION: If two rectangles have the same area, and one rectangle is 10 by 6 cm; what is the width of the 2nd rectangle if it’s length is 12cm.?

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Question 397103: If two rectangles have the same area, and one rectangle is 10 by 6 cm; what is the width of the 2nd rectangle if it’s length is 12cm.?
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let w = width of 2nd rectangle. Then 10*6 = 12w, or 12w =60, or w = 5 cm.