The area of the rectangle is 6 square feet. If its width is 2 1/7 feet, find its length.

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RSabet · Answer 1 · 2021-04-12T04:30:16+0000

Answer:

L = 2 4/5 feet

Explanation:

A = L x W

6 = L x 2 1/7

divide both sides by 2 1/7

6 divided by 2 1/7 = L (is the same as multiplying by the reciprocal)

6 x 7/15 = L

L = 14/5 or 2 4/5