SOLUTION: what is the formula for finding the length and width of a flat rectangle when the area is given?

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Question 440137: what is the formula for finding the length and width of a flat rectangle when the area is given?
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the basic formula L*W=A.

If you need the Length, divide by W.

+%28L%2AW%29%2FW=A%2FW
L=A%2FW

If you need the Width, divide by L.

%28L%2AW%29%2FL=A%2FL
W=A%2FL

Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
Seminole State College of Florida