Write a polynomial expression, in simplified form, that represents the area of the blanket and use the expression to evaluate the area of the blanket if x = 2.

Polynomial expression that represents the area of blanket:

If :  

Step-by-step explanation:

The area of the rectangle can be calculated with the formula:

Being l the lenght of the rectangle and w the width of the rectangle.

In this case, the lenght and the width are represented with:

Substitute them into  :

Then:

Use Distributive property (Remember the Product of powers property: ):

Add like terms:

(Simplied form)

Evaluate :

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