The length of a rectangle is 5 units less than its width x. Write an expression to show the length of the rectangle.

Question

Hi I want to know how can i make an expression with such little information

Answer 1

The length of a rectangle is 5 units less than its width x

l = x - 5

the expression is x - 5

(Customarily, length is the greater dimension and width is the lesser dimension... but???)