SOLUTION: if the lenght and width of a rectangle are represented by(x-1)and(3x+2)respectively express the area of the figure as trinomial

Question 470886: if the lenght and width of a rectangle are represented by(x-1)and(3x+2)respectively express the area of the figure as trinomial
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi

A(rectangle) = L*W = (x-1)(3x+2)= 3x^2 -x - 2

                    F	First terms 3x^2

                    O	Outside terms  2x

                    I	Inside terms  -3x

                    L	Last terms    -2

 

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