Answer:
a) x² + 10x + 25
b) x + 5
Step-by-step explanation:
[a]
We see that we are given three equations. They all start with "x² + 10x," but the ending constant value is different. To answer this question, we need to determine which value makes the most sense.
It is given that the area of a square is A = s² where s is a side. Knowing this, we need to find what value added to itself equals 10 and multiples to one of the given options.
This leads us to the last answer option. 5 + 5 = 10 and 5 * 5 = 25. This is the only answer option that applies to the given information.
A = (x + 5)² = (x + 5)(x + 5) = x² + 10x + 25
[b]
The answer to b is 5, as we found when answering part a. The side lengths are "x + 5" of this square.