SOLUTION: The length of a rectangular pipe is five times longer than its width. Find the dimensions that give a​ cross-sectional area of 245 sq in

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Question 1079536: The length of a rectangular pipe is five

times longer than its width. Find the dimensions that give a​ cross-sectional area of 245

sq in
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The length of a rectangular pipe is five
times longer than its width. Find the dimensions that give a​ cross-sectional area of 245
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width:: w
length:: 5w
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Equation:
w*5w = 245
5w^2 = 245
w^2 = 49
width = 7
length = 5*7 = 35
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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