A rectangle is four times as long as it is wide. If it has an area of 36 square inches, what are its dimension?. a. 6 by 6 c. 4 by 9 b. 3 by 12 d. 4 and 8 Please select the best answer from the choices

Ravi asked Dec 21, 2023

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Ravi asked Dec 21, 2023

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Answer:

B. 3 by 12

Explanation:

x(4x) = 36

$4 {x}^(2) = 36$

${x}^(2) = 9$

x = 3

4x = 12

So the length is 12 inches, and the width is 3 inches.

Dmitry Buzdin answered Dec 28, 2023

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