Question

the length of lisa's rectangular dining room is 12 feet. if the area of the room is at least 96 square feet, what is the smallest width the room could have?

Answer 1

the smallest with is 8
96 divided by 12 
8
Check work
12 times 8 = 96
ANSWER
8

Answer 2

since area is length x width and you know the area, 96 = 12x width. divide both sides by 12 and get the width is 8ft.