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The length of a rectangle is (5x+1) inches. The width is (x). Express the area of the

checkerboard in terms of the variable x. Use the formula: A = L-W
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User Mister P
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Answer: A = 7x

Explanation:

Area = Length x Width

A = L * W

L = 5x + 1 W = x

Plug the length and width into the equation for area.

A = (5x + 1) * x

A = 6x + x

A = 7x

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