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) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First, write down the formula for the area of a rectangle:
A+=+2%28L%2BW%29 Then substitute the given values or expressions for L and W.
A+=+2%28%282x%2B3%29%2B%28x-2%29%29 Now simplify the right side.
A+=+2%282x%2B3%2Bx-2%29
A+=+2%283x%2B1%29
A+=+6x+%2B+2 And this is as far as you can go until you know the value of x.