The length of a rectangle is 5 inches shorter than the width. What is the width of the rectangle if the perimeter is 48 inches?
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4a + 3b - a - 5b
First, gather the like terms.
Second, subtract 4a - a to get 3a.
Third, subtract 3b - 5b to get 2b.
Answer: 3a - 2b
First, gather the like terms.
Second, subtract 4a - a to get 3a.
Third, subtract 3b - 5b to get 2b.
Answer: 3a - 2b
