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the length of a rectangle is (x-3) inches long, and the width 3 2/5 inches. If the area is 15 3/10 square inches, write and solve an equation to find the length of the rectan
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To find the length of the rectangle, we can set up an equation using the given information and solve for the variable x.
Let's break down the problem:
1. The length of the rectangle is (x-3) inches.
2. The width of the rectangle is 3 2/5 inches, which can be written as 17/5 inches.
3. The formula to calculate the area of a rectangle is length multiplied by width.
Now, let's set up the equation:
Area = Length * Width
Since the area is given as 15 3/10 square inches, we can express it as a fraction: 15 3/10 = 153/10.
Therefore:
153/10 = (x-3) * 17/5
To solve this equation, we can start by cross-multiplying:
153 * 5 = (x-3) * 17
Simplifying further:
765 = 17x - 51
Now, let's isolate the variable x:
765 + 51 = 17x
816 = 17x
Finally, divide both sides of the equation by 17 to solve for x:
816/17 = x
The length of the rectangle is approximately 48 inches.