Question

Express the area of the entire rectangle.
(5+x)(x+6)

Answer 1

`x^2` + 11x + 30

Explanation:

(5+x)(x+6)

5(x+6) + x(x+6)

5x + 10 +
`x^2` + 6x

Combine like terms:

5x + 6x + 6 +
`x^2`

11x + 10 +
`x^2`

Standard form:

`x^2` + 11x + 30

Hope this helps!