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In a rectangle, the sides have measurements of 2x + 1 and 3x - 5 units Find an expression for the area of the rectangle, in square units.​

User Serenskye
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Answer:


(6 {x}^(2) - 7x - 5) \: {units}^(2)

Explanation:

Area of rectangle = Product of sides


= (2x + 1) * (3x - 5) \\ = 2x(3x - 5) + 1(3x - 5) \\ = 6 {x}^(2) - 10x + 3x - 5 \\ area \: of \: rectangle \: \\ = (6 {x}^(2) - 7x - 5) \: {units}^(2)

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