Answer:
2x^2 + 7x + 3 is the area of the rectangular piece of wood.
Explanation:
Here,
Length ( l ) = x + 3
Breadth ( b ) = 2x + 1
Formula : -
Ar ( rectangle ) = lb
lb
= ( x + 3 ) ( 2x + 1 )
= x ( 2x + 1 ) + 3 ( 2x + 1 )
= 2x^2 + x + 6x + 3
= 2x^2 + 7x + 3