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Shawn is painting a wall with an area of 96 square feet. Its height is 8 feet. Which equation could you use to find its width?

A: 96 - w = 8
B: 8w = 96
C: 8 + w = 96
D: w/8 = 96

User Tahmina
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Answer: B

Step-by-step explanation: Length x Width = Area

8 feet x width = 96 sq ft

8w = 96

User Vadim Chekry
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Answer:

B

Explanation:

Area = 96sqft

height = 8ft

Area = width x height

width = Area/height

w = 96/8

8w = 96

User Rickp
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