Topic 5 Review 2 (5-6 through 5-8)

The total area, in square feet, of a rectangle mural that has been extended by x feet is represented in the diagram. What expression represents the total area? What do each of the terms tell you about the mural? (2 answers)

• 41.25 represents the area of the original mural.

• 41.25 represents the area of the part that was added.