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A patio has an area of 432 square feet the width of the patio is 3/4 its length what is the length

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area = L x W

W = 0.75L

432 = L x 0.75L

432 = 0.75L^2

L^2 = 432/0.75
L^2 = 576

L = sqrt(576) = 24

Length = 24 feet
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