Question 257061
The width of a rectangle is 6 and the ratio of the width to the length is 3:8.
 How do I solve for the lenght of the rectangle(x)?
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A simple ratio equation
{{{3/8}}} = {{{6/x}}}
Cross multiply
3x = 8*6
3x = 48
x = 48/3
x = 16
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Check on a calc: 6/16 = .375 and 3/8 also = .375