SOLUTION: A rectangle has a length of 15 inches and a width of 8 inches. If the length is increased by x inches and the width increased by twice that amount, express the area A of the rectan
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Question 1073993: A rectangle has a length of 15 inches and a width of 8 inches. If the length is increased by x inches and the width increased by twice that amount, express the area A of the rectangle as a function of x, where A is measured in square inches.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Original area, .
Increase the 15 by x inches and increase of the 8 by 2x inches means
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