SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is (3x − 5) inches, and its width is 2x inches. How do I find the area of the rectangle?

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Question 952267: The length of a rectangle is (3x − 5) inches, and its width is 2x inches. How do I find the area of the rectangle?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Multiply the length and width


Area = (length)*(Width)


Area = (3x-5)*(2x)


Area = 2x(3x-5)


Area = 6x^2 - 10x
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