The area of a rectangular living room is 450 square feet. The length of the room is 15 feet less than three times the width. Find the equation, in terms of \( w \), that could be used to find the dimensions of the living room in feet. Your answer should be in the form of a polynomial equals a constant. Provide your answer below:
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