Question

The length of a rectangle is (x+5) inches long, and the width is 3 2/5 inches. if the area is 51 square inches. Write and solve an equation to find the length of the rectangle.

Answer 1

15

Explanation:

l x w = area

(x + 5) (3.4) = 51

x+5=15

x=10

plug back into the equation for length

(10+5) = 15