SOLUTION: The short sides of a rectangle are 2 inches. The long sides of the same rectangle are three less than a certain number of inches. Sketch and label the sides of this rectangle.

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Question 1133376:
The short sides of a rectangle are 2 inches. The long sides of the same rectangle are three less than a certain number of inches.
Sketch and label the sides of this rectangle. Use an algebraic expression to represent the length of the long sides.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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short sides, 2 inch each
long sides, x-3 inch each