Hal's rectangular bedroom has a length of (2x-5) and a width of (x+1). Which equation describes the area (A) of Hal's bedroom in terms of x?

A) A=2x^2-3x-5
B) A=2x^2-5x+1
C) A= 3x-4
D=6x-8
I need to show work too !
Please help .!!

Question

Hal's rectangular bedroom has a length of (2x-5) and a width of (x+1). Which equation describes the area (A) of Hal's bedroom in terms of x? 


A) A=2x^2-3x-5
B) A=2x^2-5x+1
C) A= 3x-4
D=6x-8
I need to show work too !
Please help .!!

anonymous · Answer

area is base length times width
you are being asked to multiply $$(x+1)(2x-5)$$

anonymous · Answer

How do I multiply it