Select the statement that correctly describes the expression below. (2x + 5)2 a. the square of 2 times the addition of x and 5 b. the sum of the square of 2 times x and 5 c. the square of the sum of 2 times x and 5 d. the sum of 2 times x and the square of 5

Thanh and her crew are building a stage in the shape of a trapezoid for an upcoming festival. the lengths of the parallel sides of the trapezoid are 14 ft and 24 ft. the height of the trapezoid is 12 ft.what is the area of the stage? enter your answer in the box. ft²