Answer:
(a) 
(b) 
Step-by-step explanation:
Given

Solving (a): Simplify

Open brackets

Collect Like Terms

Simplify Like Terms

Solving (b): Simplify when a = 2 and b = -1





Hence:

Originally we have
length = x
width = x-2
since the width is 2 inches smaller than the length
now let's triple each dimension. Multiply the expressions by 3 to get
new length = 3*x
new width = 3*(x-2) = 3x-6
Now onto the area
area = (length)*(width)
area = (3x)*(3x-6)
area = 3x*3x-3x*6
area = 9x^2 - 18x
So the new larger rectangle has area of 9x^2-18x
Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Bob has to tile a rectangular floor that is 10 by 20 feet
he has tiles with tiles that are 1 foot square
how many tiles does he need
area=legnth times wdith=10 times 20=200
200 square feet=200 tiles
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