A rectangular park has an area of 6 square miles. The width of the property is 3/8 the length of the property. What is the width of the property?

5 answers

W = 3/8 L

W * L = Area

Substitute 3/8 L for W in second equation and solve for L. Insert that value into the first equation and solve for W. Check by inserting both values into the second equation.
2 1/4
4 miles
It is 4 I checked
No wait is is actually 1 1/2