Question

The side lengths of a rectangle are described as (8x+1) feet and (3x−2) feet. Which expression represents the area of the rectangle in square feet?

Answer 1

24x² - 13x -2

Explanation:

To get the area of a rectanglenyou have to multiply the length and the width:

(8x+1) (3x−2)

Using Foil Method:

24x² -16x + 3x -2

24x² -13x -2