Use the figure shown to the right to answer the questions below. Express each polynomial in standard form, that is, in descending powers of x. x+5 x+2 x+7 x+3 a. Write a polynomial that represents the area of the large rectangle.

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**Using the Figure to Write a Polynomial**

In the provided exercise, you're tasked with using a diagram to find a polynomial expression for the area of a large rectangle.

**Diagram Explanation:**

The diagram consists of two rectangles:

1. **Large Rectangle:**
   - **Length:** \(x + 7\)
   - **Width:** \(x + 5\)

2. **Smaller Inner Rectangle:**
   - **Length:** \(x + 3\)
   - **Width:** \(x + 2\)

The outer rectangle encapsulates the inner rectangle with additional shaded space around it.

**Question:**

a. Write a polynomial that represents the area of the large rectangle.

**Solution Approach:**

To find the area of the large rectangle, multiply its length and width:

\[ \text{Area} = (x + 7)(x + 5) \]

Expand this expression to get the polynomial in standard form:

\[
(x + 7)(x + 5) = x^2 + 5x + 7x + 35 = x^2 + 12x + 35
\]

Thus, the polynomial representing the area is \(x^2 + 12x + 35\).
Transcribed Image Text:**Using the Figure to Write a Polynomial** In the provided exercise, you're tasked with using a diagram to find a polynomial expression for the area of a large rectangle. **Diagram Explanation:** The diagram consists of two rectangles: 1. **Large Rectangle:** - **Length:** \(x + 7\) - **Width:** \(x + 5\) 2. **Smaller Inner Rectangle:** - **Length:** \(x + 3\) - **Width:** \(x + 2\) The outer rectangle encapsulates the inner rectangle with additional shaded space around it. **Question:** a. Write a polynomial that represents the area of the large rectangle. **Solution Approach:** To find the area of the large rectangle, multiply its length and width: \[ \text{Area} = (x + 7)(x + 5) \] Expand this expression to get the polynomial in standard form: \[ (x + 7)(x + 5) = x^2 + 5x + 7x + 35 = x^2 + 12x + 35 \] Thus, the polynomial representing the area is \(x^2 + 12x + 35\).
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