document.write( "Question 393995: The length of a rectangular swimming
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document.write( "pool is 2x - 1 meters, and the width is x + 2 meters. Write
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document.write( "a polynomial A(x) that represents the area. Find A(5). \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #279592 by richard1234(7193)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! A(x) = (2x - 1)(x + 2) = 2x^2 + 3x - 2. Plugging x = 5, A(5) = 2(25) + 3(5) - 2 = 63 sq meters. \n" ); document.write( " |