SOLUTION: the width of a rectangle is half as long as the length. The rectangle has an area of 162 square feet what are the length and width of the rectangle

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Question 919362: the width of a rectangle is half as long as the length. The rectangle has an area of 162 square feet what are the length and width of the rectangle
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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A = Lw

L(L/2) = 162ft^2

L^2 = 324

L = 18ft  and w = 9ft 18%2F2

And...checking

(18ft)(9ft) = 162ft^2