The length of a rectangle is (x+3) inches long, and the width is 3 2/5 inches. If the area is 15 3/10 square inches, write and solve an equation to find the length of the rectangle.

Answer 1

Length = x+3

W = 3.4

A=LW = 15.3 = 3.4(x+3)

34(x+3)=153

x+3=4,5