Answer: 464 square inches is the area of the larger rectangle.
Step-by-step explanation: Assuming that the shaded area is the part of the large rectangle outside the small rectangle, you can set up dimensions from the information given.
The small rectangle's Area = w (2w -1) which is 2w² -w
The large rectangle's Area = (w + 2)(2w + 1) which is 2w² + 5w +2
Now figure out the equation for the "shaded area" (probably outside the small rectangle) 2w² + 5w +2 -(2w² -w) = 86 (The 2w² terms cancel)
6w + 2 = 86, so 6w = 84, w=14
Substitute 14 for w in the dimensions of the large rectangle: (w + 2)(2w + 1)
(14+2)(2[14] + 1) = Area
16 × 29 = 464
(I think I deserve Brainliest for figuring this out, but I see the question has been red-flagged, so We'll see!)
