It is not a sum, it is a product.
3 times x = 24 (write equation)
3x = 24 (isolate x by dividing the coefficient, 3, on both sides)
/3 /3
x = 8 (this i your answer)
Therefore 3 times 8 gives you 24.
Answer (x represents the first direction and the y represents the second direction):
- (x - 3) × (y + 5)
- New bedroom: 7 ft × 15 ft. Her new bedroom is 5 sq. ft larger than her old bedroom
I hope this helps!
