Problema Solution
You are adding an addition to your patio. The area( in square feet)of the addition can be represented by k2-3k-10
a)The area of the patio before the addition was 50 square feet. Find it.
b)Find the area of the addition and the area of the entire patio after the addition.
Answer provided by our tutors
A = area before addition
B = area of addition
A = 50
B = k^2 - 3k - 10
Total area after addition:
A + B = k^2 - 3k - 10 + 50
= k^2 - 3k + 40