How do you find the length if only the area and width are given

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Ducky

13 June, 11:47

How do you find the length if only the area and width are given

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Alondra Sellers · Answer 1

To find the width, multiply the length that you have been given by 2, and subtract the result from the perimeter. You now have the total length for the remaining 2 sides. This number divided by 2 is the width.

Step-by-step explanation:

The area of a rectangle (A) is related to the length (L) and width (W) of its sides by the following relationship: A = L ⋅ W. If you know the width, it's easy to find the length by rearranging this equation to get L = A : W. If you know the length and want the width, rearrange to get W = A : L.