SOLUTION: the length of a rectangular patio is three-time its width. The area of the patio is 432 square feet. What is the length, in feet, pf the patio?

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Question 1111411: the length of a rectangular patio is three-time its width. The area of the patio is 432 square feet.
What is the length, in feet, pf the patio?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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w, the width

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Length is highlight%2836%29.