SOLUTION: The area of a rectangle is 450 square inches. If the length of the rectangle is 24 inches, what is the width? I tried doing the work but it just did not work out

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Question 912095: The area of a rectangle is 450 square inches. If the length of the rectangle is 24 inches, what is the width?
I tried doing the work but it just did not work out
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A = Lw
A/L = w
450in%5E2%2F%2824in%29 = w = 18.75in 0r 18 3/4 in