Question

Find the area .simplify your answer

Answer 1

Area = 6x² - 20x + 16

Explanation:

The area of a rectangle is length x width.

Plug the values into that equation:

`A = (2x-4)(3x-4)`

Now you use the FOIL method to find the answer:

First: 2x × 3x = 6x²

Outer: 2x × (-4) = - 8x

Inner: (-4) × 3x = - 12x

Last: (-4) × (-4) = 16

Area = 6x² + (-8x) + (-12x) + 16

Area = 6x² - 20x + 16