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The ratio of a rectangle's length to its width

is 2 : 1. If the length is 14 cm, what is its
width?

User Dylnmc
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Answer:

2/1 = 14/x

cross mulitply

2x=14

2x/2=14/2

x=7

The width is 7 cm

Explanation:

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