Question 56289
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. 
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Area = length * width
A(x) = (2x-1)(x+2)
A(5) = (10-1)(5+2)=9*7=63 sq. meters
Cheers
Stan H.