SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is six times the width. If the area of the rectangle is 150 square inches, then find the length and the width.

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Question 1102665: The length of a rectangle is six times the width. If the area of the rectangle is 150 square inches, then find the length and the width.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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Dimensions x and 6x

x%2A6x=150
6x%5E2=150
x%5E2=25
x=5