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.
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?
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2 1/4
4 miles
It is 4 I checked
No wait is is actually 1 1/2
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