The answer is the same as the question. 1.75
X^2+8x+x+8 simplifies to x^2+9x+8
The answer is A. 88.8 cm2
Work:
74 x 2 = 148
14.8 = 29.6
Add them = 177.6
then 
Given:
Side length of square = 2 in
To find:
The area of the square
Solution:
Area of the square:
Area = side × side
= 2 in × 2 in
Area = 4 in²
Therefore, the area of the square is 4 inches².