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A rectangular window 5 feet by 2 feet is on a rectangular wall 9 feet by 18 feet. The rest of the wall needs to be painted. Approximately how many square feet of the wall needs to be painted?

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Explanation:

Step 1: Find the area of the window


Area = l * w


Area = 5 * 2


Area = 10 ft^2

Step 2: Find the area of the wall


Area = l* w


Area = 9 * 18


Area = 162 ft^2

Step 3: Find the difference


Area \ of \ Wall - Area\ of\ Window


162 - 10


152 ft^2\ need \ to\ be\ painted

Answer:
152 \ square\ feet

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