document.write( "Question 846091: I just need to know if this is correct or am I way off!!!\r
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document.write( "Stacy wants to build a triangular sand box for her son. Using the figure below, calculate the area of the triangular box, writing the answer as a polynomial.
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document.write( "(Hint: A=1/2bh)\r
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document.write( "x+2(height)
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document.write( "2x+6(base)\r
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document.write( "Calculations:
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document.write( " 1/2(2x + 6)(x + 2) =
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document.write( " 1/2(2x^2 + 4x + 6x + 12) =
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document.write( " 1/2(2x^2+ 10x +12) =
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document.write( " x^2 + 5x + 6 \r
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document.write( "Answer: x^2 + 5x + 6
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