Question

Currently, the area of Oak Park is represented by (9x2 + 6x + 9). The city will be expanding the park this summer. The area of the expansion is represented by 8x − 7. Which polynomial expression represents the total area of Oak Park after the expansion?

Answer 1

9x2 + 14x + 2

Explanation:

Combine like terms

(9x2 + 6x + 9) + (8x −7)

9x2 + 14x + 2

Answer 2

(9x2 + 6x + 9)+8x − 7=total area of oak park after the expansion.