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The length of a rectangle is 2x – 3 feet, and the width is 5 feet. What is the area of the rectangle in square feet? A. 7x – 15 B. 10x – 15 C. 10x – 8 D. 7x – 8
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The length of a rectangle is 2x – 3 feet, and the width is 5 feet. What is the area of the rectangle in square feet?

A. 7x – 15
B. 10x – 15
C. 10x – 8
D. 7x – 8

User Petobens
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5(2x - 3)

5 * 2x = 10x
5 * -3 = - 15

10x - 15


User Dloeda
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The area of a rectangle is the product of its length and its width. It is expressed as:

Area = l x w

We use this equation, to solve this problem.

Area = l x w
Area = (2x – 3) x 5
Area = 10x - 15

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.
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