SOLUTION: Swimming space The length of a rectangular swimming pool is 2x � 1 meters, and the width is x + 2 meters. Write a polynomial that represents the area. Find the area if x is 5 me

Question 56289: Swimming space
The length of a rectangular swimming pool is 2x � 1 meters, and the width is x + 2 meters. Write a polynomial that represents the area. Find the area if x is 5 meters.

i have a hard time with word problems
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The length of a rectangular swimming pool is 2x � 1 meters, and the width is x + 2 meters. Write a polynomial that represents the area. Find the area if x is 5 meters.
-------------
Area = length * width
A(x) = (2x-1)(x+2)
A(5) = (10-1)(5+2)=9*7=63 sq. meters
Cheers
Stan H.
RELATED QUESTIONS
Swimming space. The length of a rectangular swimming pool is 2x � 1 meters, and the width (answered by OHtutor)

Swimming space. The length of a rectangular swimming pool is 2x-1 meters, and the width... (answered by checkley75)

Swimming space. The length of a rectangular swimming pool is 2x - 1 meters, and the... (answered by user_dude2008)

Swimming Space. The length of a rectangular swimming pool is 2x-1 meters, and the width... (answered by jsmallt9)

I do not understand how to do this problem. Swimming space. The length of a... (answered by oscargut,checkley77,edjones)

Solve the following problem. The length of a rectangular swimming pool is 2x-1 meters,... (answered by pwac)

The length of a rectangular swimming pool is 2x-1 meters, and the width is x +2 meters.... (answered by Nate)

Swimming space... The length of a rectansular swimming pool is 2x - 1 meters, and... (answered by Alan3354)

Swimming space. The length of a rectangular swimming pool is 2x - 1 meters, and the... (answered by gonzo)