Question

The total area of both plots of land is?

Answer 1

You have 2x^2 + 9x -9 and 3x^2 -2x +14

To find total area add the two polynomials together by combining the like terms.

2x^2 + 3x^2 = 5x^2

9x + -2x = 9x-2x = 7x

-9 + 14 = 5

Total area = 5x^2 + 7x + 5