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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The length, in inches, of a box is 3 inches less than twice its width, in inches. Which of the following gives the length, l inches, in terms of the width, w inches, of the box? F. l = one halfw + 3 G. l = w + 3 H. l = w – 3 J. l = 2w + 3 K. l = 2w – 3

OpenStudy (campbell_st):

less means subtraction...

OpenStudy (cpinder):

so, the length is equal to three inches less than twice the width. less than means what? subtract. twice the width? so 2w. put the two together and you will have your answer.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

um

OpenStudy (anonymous):

don't ask me xD

OpenStudy (anonymous):

haha @MyPhilHillName

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks @cpinder

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