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    Sep 5, 2012, 06:10 PM
    Algebra Word Problem#1
    A rectangular table is six times as long as it is wide. If the area is 96ft^2, find the length and the width of the table.

    What is the length, how do you get it?
    What is the width, how do you get it?
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    Sep 5, 2012, 06:12 PM
    AMHD doesn't do homework. Post what you've figured out and someone will come along to help you.
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    Sep 5, 2012, 06:14 PM
    What's the formula for the area of a rectangle?
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    Sep 5, 2012, 06:42 PM
    Area=length x width
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    Sep 5, 2012, 06:46 PM
    Good. Now plug in the numbers.
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    Sep 5, 2012, 07:28 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    Good. Now plug in the numbers.
    Bad news: Literally JUST got it!
    Good news: I was right!
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