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If the area of the rectangle is equal 48, what is the value of x? Write an equation you can use to solve.

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Answer:

x = 6

Step-by-step explanation:

The area of a rectangle is length times width is equal to area ( l Ă— w = a), so either of the length or width could be 6. Any pair of numbers that equal 48 could be used, too.


l * w = a


8 * w = 48


8w = 48


w = 6

User Becca Gaspard
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6 * 8 = 48

hope it is correct if not I'm sorry

User Jose Santos
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