Practice problem
Multiplying Polynomials Word Problems - Examples & Practice
Kelsey decides to convert part of her yard into a vegetable garden. Initially, she wanted a square garden with a yet-to-be-determined side length. Let's denote that side length as feet.
After some measuring in her yard. Kelsey decides to adjust the dimensions—in fact, the vegetable garden is going to be a rectangle. Kelsey lengthens two sides by feet and shortens the other two sides by feet.
Can you write a function (in its most expanded form) showing the area of the new design?