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Find the equation for the area, A, of the rectangle with a length of n-5 and a width of n-1.

A A=n(n-1)+5(n-1)
B n^2-5n+5
C n^2-6n+5
D n^2+5

User Jian Zhong
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the answer to this would be C
User Pahnev
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Answer:

C.
n^(2)-6n+5

Explanation:

Area of a rectangle =l x w

A=(n-5)(n-1)

Use distributive property


n^(2)-n-5n+5

Combine like terms


n^(2)-6n+5

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