Question

Which polynomial represents the area?

Answer 1

A is the Answer.

Explanation:

You multiply x with 2x ( Gives you 2x^2 ) then -1 with 2x ( Gives you -2x ) then -8 with x ( Gives you -8x ) then -1 with-8 ( Gives you +8 ), finally you add the two x's ( not x^2 ). Your fibal answer will be 2x^2 - 10x +8.

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