Question

The total area, in square feet, of a rectangular mural that has been extended by x feet is represented by 5.5(7.5 + x). Expand the expression using the Distributive Property. What do each of the terms in the equivalent expression tell you about the mural?

Answer 1

5.5 x 7.5 = 41.25 , 5.5 x (x) = 5.5x the expression is now 41.25 + 5.5x
41.25 represents the original size of mural in square ft
5.5x represents the extension of the mural