This is a polynomial minus polynomial problem. But first, we have to find the areas of the deck and the spa.
Deck:
(6x + 10)(3x + 4)
18x^2 + 24x + 30x + 40
18x^2 + 54x + 40
Spa:
(5x + 2)(2x + 1)
10x^2 + 5x + 4x + 2
10x^2 + 9x + 2
Deck area - Spa area
(18x^2 + 54x + 40) - (10x^2 + 9x + 2)
18x^2 - 10x^2= 8x^2
54x - 9x= 45x
40 - 2= 38
>>> 8x^2 + 45x + 38
In conclusion, the answer is (d) 8x^2 + 45x + 38.