SOLUTION: Alexander purchased a picture frame with an area of 125 inches squared. he measured the length to be 5 inches. What is the width?

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Question 1033243: Alexander purchased a picture frame with an area of 125 inches squared. he measured the length to be 5 inches. What is the width?
Answer by addingup(3677) About Me  (Show Source):
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L*W = area
5*W = 125 divide both sides by 5
W = 25
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Check:
find the length:
125/25 = 5 Correct