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Chapter 1: 1.56 (page 36)

The width of a rectangle is 6 less than the length. Let l represent the length of the rectangle. Write an expression for the width of the rectangle.

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The required expression isl-6.

Step by step solution

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Step 1. Given information.

The given phrase is: 7 less than the length.

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Step 2. Substitute l for "the length."

6 less than l.

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Step 3. Rewrite "less than" as "subtracted from."

6 subtracted from l.

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Step 4. Translate the phrase into algebra.

l-6

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