The area of the rectangular patio to be painted is: B. A = (x + 20)(x + 10) - 12.
<h3>What is a Rectangle?</h3>A rectangle, by definition, is a quadrilateral with two pairs of opposite that have the equal lengths. All four angles of a rectangle are right angles (90 degrees).
<h3>What is the Area of a Rectangle?</h3>The area of a rectangle = (length of rectangle)(width of rectangle).
Given the following parameters for the patio and the bench:
- Length of rectangular patio = x + 20
- Width of rectangular patio = x + 10
- Length of rectangular bench = 6
- Width of rectangular bench = 2
Area to be painted = area of rectangular patio - area of rectangular bench
Area of rectangular patio = (x + 20)(x + 10)
Area of rectangular bench = (6)(2) = 12
Area to be painted = (x + 20)(x + 10) - 12
The answer is: B. A = (x + 20)(x + 10) - 12.
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