Question

Hi! Can you please help me with this question? If you can please show the steps on how you got the answer. There is a picture to go with it. Thank you!

1. The area of the rectangle is 51 inches squared. Write an equation then solve for x.

Answer 1

(2x+5)in x 3 in =51 in^2

Explanation:

First, divide both sides by 3: (2x+5)/3 = 51/3-->2x+5=17

Then, subtract both sides by 5: 2x+5-5 = 17-5-->2x=12

Finally, divide both sides by 2: 2x/2 = 12/2 -->x=6

So, the answer is x=6.

Good luck and I hope this helps!