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The area of a rectangle is (y^2-8y+15) square inches. Which expression represents a possible length for the rectangle?
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The area of a rectangle is (y^2-8y+15) square inches. Which expression represents a possible length for the rectangle?

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y^2-8y+15 can be factored: (y - ?)(y - ?). Find the two unknowns represented by " ? " Which of the factors would be a reasonable choice for "possible length of the rectangle?"
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