Asked by Alexis

What is the width of a rectangle with a length of five eighths
feet and an area of 6 square​ feet? Write an equation to show your work.
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Part 1
Choose the correct equation below.
A.
five eighths
wequals6
B.
6wequalsfive eighths
C.
wequalsfive eighths
plus6
D.
wequalsfive eighths
times6
Choose the correct equation below.

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Area = length × width, so (5/8)·w = 6. (Choice A.)

Solve: w = 6 ÷ (5/8) = 6 × (8/5) = 48/5 = 9.6 feet (or 9 3/5 ft).