SOLUTION: I dont understand how to solve a problem that states : Find the area of a rectangle with L=2x+3 and W = x-2

SOLUTION: I dont understand how to solve a problem that states : Find the area of a rectangle with L=2x+3 and W = x-2

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Question 8350: I dont understand how to solve a problem that states : Find the area of a rectangle with L=2x+3 and W = x-2
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First, write down the formula for the area of a rectangle:
Then substitute the given values or expressions for L and W.
Now simplify the right side.

And this is as far as you can go until you know the value of x.
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