SOLUTION: the width of a rectangle is fixed at 16yd. For what lengths will the area be at least 264yds square?

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Question 226243: the width of a rectangle is fixed at 16yd. For what lengths will the area be at least 264yds square?
Answer by LtAurora(115) About Me  (Show Source):
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The formula for area is:
l%2Aw=A
So, plug in our known values:
l%2A16=264
Divide both sides by 16:
l=16.5
So, the length needs to be at least 16.5 yds for there to be at least 264+yds%5E2.