Question

If the length of the basketball court is (x+16) and the width is (x-2). what is the area​

Answer 1

therefore the answer is,
`x^(2) +14x-32units^(2)`.

Explanation:

Answer 2

`x^(2)`+14x-32
`units^(2)`

Explanation:

a basketball court is a rectangle, therefore its area is length x width.

the length given is (x+16)

the width given is (x-2)

substitute into the rectangular area equation:

length x width = (x+16)(x-2)=
`x^(2)`+14x-32

specific units (e.g. centimetres, meters, feet, etc) were not given so use the term 'units', and because we are dealing with area, use
`units^(2)`.

therefore the answer is,
`x^(2)`+14x-32
`units^(2)`.

i hope that helps :)