SOLUTION: a rectangle's width is one-third its length. If the width is 8 inches, what is the length of the rectangle?

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Question 490990: a rectangle's width is one-third its length. If the width is 8 inches, what is the length of the rectangle?
Answer by cleomenius(959) About Me  (Show Source):
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8 will be 1/3 of 24 inches, which is the length you are looking for.
Cleomenius.