The dimensions of a desktop are such that the length is 5 inches shorter than twice its width what expression describes the area of the desktop in terms of its width w? (area of a rectangle=bh)

We know that to compute for the area of a rectangle, we can multiply the values of its length and width. Say we have a width of w, if the length of the desktop is 5 inches shorter than twice its width, then

length = 2 (w) - 5 = 2w - 5

Given the dimensions, the area can be expressed as (length) (width) = w (2w-5) units².

Answer: w (2w - 5) units²