SOLUTION: what is the length of a rectangular back yard if the width is 16 feet and an area of 320 square feet?

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Question 582558: what is the length of a rectangular back yard if the width is 16 feet and an area of 320 square feet?
Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, nyc_function:
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Area = ( width ) x ( length )
given:
+320+=+16%2AL+
Divide both sides by +16+
+L+=+320%2F16+
+L+=+20+ ft

Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A = length times width
A = L*W
320 = L16
320/16 = L
20 feet = L
Done!