SOLUTION: I need help with this math problem. Write and simplify the rational expression that represents the probability of randomly hitting the unshaded region of the rectangle. Since i c

Question 307928: I need help with this math problem.
Write and simplify the rational expression that represents the probability of randomly hitting the unshaded region of the rectangle.
Since i can not draw it the dimensions are outside the rectangle L=2x+5 and W= x+5 inside the rectangle there is a small shaded rectangle with L= x+5 and W= x+3.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The probability of hitting the inside rectangle is equal to the area of the inside rectangle over the area of the outer rectangle.
The area of a rectangle is

The area of the inner triangle is

The area of the outer triangle is

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