Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Polynomials and Factoring - 8-3 Multiplying Binomials - Apply What You've Learned - Page 503: d

Answer

Roberto is multiplying the same factor, (x+6) with a greater number than Kelly, so the resultant area of Roberto's plot will be greater than Kelly's.

Work Step by Step

In our calculations , at one point, the area of Kelly's plot was expressed as $\quad (x+6)(x+2)$ and Roberto's as $\qquad (x+6)(x+3)$ Roberto is multiplying the same factor (x+6) with a greater number than Kelly, $(x+3)>(x+2)$, so the resultant area of Roberto's plot will be greater than Kelly's.
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