The base of a parallelogram is (w + 5)cm. The height is 2 cm less than the base. Find the area of the parallelogram.
a. (w^2 + 8w + 15)cm^2
b. (w^2 + 8w + 15)cm
c. (w^4 + 8w + 15)cm
d. (3w^2 + 8w + 15)cm^2

Question

The base of a parallelogram is (w + 5)cm.  The height is 2 cm less than the base.  Find the area of the parallelogram.
a. (w^2 + 8w + 15)cm^2
b. (w^2 + 8w + 15)cm
c. (w^4 + 8w + 15)cm
d. (3w^2 + 8w + 15)cm^2

espex · Answer

To find the area of a parallelogram, you multiply your base times the height. $$(w+5)((w+5)-2) \rightarrow (w+5)(w+3)$$