The length of a rectangle is 5 inches shorter than 3 times the width. Which expression represents the length of the rectangle in terms of the width, w ?
Answer
A
3 w plus 5
B
3 w minus 5
C
5 w plus 3
D
5 w minus 3
Explanation
Three times the width is 3w. Since the length is 5 inches shorter than that amount, subtract 5: 3w − 5. So the correct choice is “3w minus 5.”
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