SOLUTION: The width of a rectangle is 9 inches less than 2 times the length. If x represents the length, write an algebraic expression in terms of x that represents the area of the rectangle

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Question 318352: The width of a rectangle is 9 inches less than 2 times the length. If x represents the length, write an algebraic expression in terms of x that represents the area of the rectangle. Simplify the expression.
Answer by nyc_function(2741)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
length = x
width = 2x - 9
Let A = area of rectangle
A = x(2x - 9)
Done!

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