Label the diagram to show how the expression can represent the area of a figure. Then simplify the expression.

Question

draw a diagram showing (4+1)(x+2x)

Answer 1

I can't draw on Wyzant, but, draw a rectangle with sides:

draw a diagram showing (4+1)(x+2x)

Sides are 4 + 1, or 5 and x + 2x, or 3x

Solve:5(3x) = 15x. This is the area of the rectangle.