Solve the problem.
-The quad at State University is 5x feet wide. Initially, it was 1200 feet long. However, due to the construction of a new science building, the original length was decreased by 3y feet. Use the distributive property to find an
Expression for the area of the new quad.
A)6000x + 15xy square feet
B)6000x - 15xy square feet
C)6000x + 3600y square feet
D)6000x - 3600y square feet

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The original area of the quad is $5x \times 1200 = 6000x$ square feet. The decrease in length due to construction is $3y$ feet, so the new length is $1200 - 3y$ feet. Using the distributive property, the new area is $5x \times (1200 - 3y) = 6000x - 15xy$ square feet.

Solve the Problem. -The Quad at State University Is 5x Feet Wide. Initially