To find the width of the art project, we need to determine the dimensions of the rectangle.
Let's assume the width of the rectangle is x inches and the length is y inches.
Since the top edge is labeled 10 inches, we can say that:
x + 2 = 10
Simplifying this equation, we find:
x = 10 - 2
x = 8
Now, we know that the area of a rectangle is given by:
Area = Length x Width
Given that the area of the art project is 63.6 square inches, we can set up the following equation:
63.6 = y * 8
Dividing both sides of the equation by 8, we find:
y = 63.6 / 8
y ≈ 7.95
Therefore, the width of the art project is approximately 8 inches.
An art project has an area of 63.6 square inches. What is the width, in inches, of the project?
A rectangle is shown divided into 4 smaller rectangles that are related to the size of the edges. The top edge is labeled 10 inches and 2 inches above the top two rectangles. The top two rectangles are much larger than the bottom two rectangles.
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