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For a given rectangle the length equal 3x + 2 and the width equal 5 what is the area of the rectangle

User Xareyo
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Answer:

15x+10 units ^2

Explanation:

The area of a rectangle can be found using:

A = l * w

The length of the rectangle is 3x+2 and the width is 5.

l=3x+2

w=5

Substitute these values into the formula.

A= 3x+2 *5

This can be rewritten as: (Commutative property of Multiplication)

A= 5* 3x+2

A= 5(3x+2)

Distribute the 5. Multiply each term inside the parentheses by the number outside the parentheses.

A= (5*3x) + (5*2)

A= 15x +10

A= 15x+10 units^2

The area of the rectangle is 15x+10 square units.

User Dumbledad
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Answer:

15x + 10.

Explanation:

To find the area of a rectangle, recall the formula is A = l × w. Therefore:

A = (3x + 2) (5)

Distribute the '5':

A = 15x + 10

Therefore, the area of the rectangle of 15x + 10.

User Daniel Butler
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