Question

A rectangle has side lengths 2x + 3 and 5x - 2.
Write an expression without brackets for the area of the rectangle

Answer 1

Answer:

10x² + 11x - 6

Step-by-step explanation:

The area (A) is the product of the sides, that is

A = (2x + 3)(5x - 2) ← expand using FOIL

   = 10x² - 4x + 15x - 6 ← collect like terms

   = 10x² + 11x - 6