Question

Find the area. Simplify your answer.

Answer 1

The area is x² + 13x + 36.

Explanation:

Area of a parallelogram: A = bh

where b is the base and

h is the height perpendicular to the base

A = (x+4)(x+9)

Use FOIL Method

A = x² + 9x + 4x + 36

A = x² + 13x + 36