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x=yz both y and z measured in feet
Hi Courtney
Since you did not mention what you are having trouble with, I am not sure if I can answer your question properly.
As far as the expression is concerned, it is saying that some unknown quantity x is the product of y and z. i.e., you multiply y by z to get x. As y and z are both measured in feet, the proper unit for x is squared feet (ft^2). This equation may describe the area of a rectangle. For instance, if the width and height of a rectangle are given by y and z, respectively, then the area is given by x = y times z.
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