Question

let x represent one quantity. state what that quantity represents. express the second quantity in terms of x. the length of the rectangle is 2 inches less than 4 times the width. what should the quantity x represent? width of the rectangle length of the rectangle now express the second quantity in terms of x. (do not factor.)

Explanation:

Step1: Define the variable

Let \(x\) be the width of the rectangle as chosen.

Step2: Translate the length - width relationship

The length is 2 inches less than 4 times the width. Four times the width is \(4x\), and 2 inches less than that is \(4x - 2\).

Answer:

\(4x-2\)