First, solve the area of the entire large rectangle (28)(45) = 1260
Next, find the area of the chunk that is cut out (11)(15) = 165
- we know the width is 15 because 45 - 6 - 24
Subtract the cut out piece from the overall rectangle 1260 - 165 = 1095
The opposite of -36 is equal to 36
752.4/33 = width
Plug that into your calculator and you'll get the answer.
Justification: legnth times width = area, so area divided by length = width
When x = 0 y = a(b)^x = a which is the y intercept
so as the y-intercept = 3 a must be = 3.
