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The width of a rectangle is three times its height. If it has an area of 60.75 square feet, what are its dimensions?

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D on edge:)

Just took the test

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Height = x

width = 3x

x*3x = 60.75

3x² = 60.75

x² = 20.25

x = √20.25

x = 4.5

3x = 3(4.5) = 13.5

So, it's dimensions are 4.5 * 13.5 feet

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