SOLUTION: The area of the wall was 78 square feet. What was the length of one side of the wall?

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Question 1046490: The area of the wall was 78 square feet. What was the length of one side of the wall?
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The area of the wall was 78 square feet. What was the length of one side of the wall?
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Area = L*W
78 = L*W
L = 78/W
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That's the length of both sides, if it's a rectangle (most walls are).