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The length of a rectangle is 5 inches shorter than 3 times the width. Which expression represents the length of the rectangle in terms of the width, w? 3 w + 5 3 w minus 5 5 w + 3 5 w minus 3

User Anmol Noor
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Answer:

3w-5

Explanation:

yes

User Commander
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Answer:

The answer is 3w-5

Explanation:

First you would have to figure out what 3 times the width is which would be the 3w part then to fine the length you would subtract 5 since it is 5 inches shorter

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