An architect plans to build an extension to Meiling's rectangular deck. Let x represent the increase, in meters, of her deck's length. The expression 5(x + 9) represents the area of the deck, where 5 is the
width, in meters, and (x + 9) represents the extended length, in meters. Use the Distributive Property
to write an expression that represents the total area of Meiling's new deck.
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An expression that represents the total area of Meiling's new deck is
Simplify your answer. Use integers or decimals for any numbers in the expression.)