SOLUTION: A rectangle has an area of 136 square inches. If the width is 8 inches what is the length?

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Question 892059: A rectangle has an area of 136 square inches. If the width is 8 inches what is the length?
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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Area = length * width
Area is given as 136
Width is given as 8
136 = L * 8
Divide each side by 8
17 = L