The length of a rectangle is 3 feet less than twice the width, w (in feet). What is the length of the rectangle in terms of w ?
A)3 - 2 w
B)2( w + 3)
C)2( w - 3)
D)2 w + 3
E)2 w - 3

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The length of the rectangle is described as 3 feet less than twice the width. This translates to "2 times the width minus 3", which is mathematically represented as $2w - 3$.

The Length of a Rectangle Is 3 Feet Less Than