SOLUTION: Is the length of a rectangle always longer than it's width?

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Question 732133: Is the length of a rectangle always longer than it's width?
Found 2 solutions by fcabanski, Alan3354:
Answer by fcabanski(1391) About Me  (Show Source):
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By definition length is the longest side length of an object in space. So if there isn't language specifying dimensions or a diagram labeling the length of sides, the length is the longer side.


Sometimes problems specify or label a longer width. If so, follow the givens or labels. It won't change the rectangle's nature.

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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Is the length of a rectangle always longer than it's width?
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No, it's just labels.
Look at TV screens, eg, width is the smaller value and length is called height.
The 3rd dimension is depth.
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PS it's = it is