Question

Can someone please help me with this problem! And can someone please explain how they got this answer and why its right! I would appreciate it, so much thank you so much!

Answer 1

Answer:

2x^2 + 8x - 24

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula for a trpezoid is (b1+b2)*h/2. If you substitute with the given domensions, you get

((2x + 12 + 4)*2x-4)/2

Simplify

((2x+16)*2x-4)/2

(4x^2+16x-48)/2

2x^2 + 8x - 24