The planning commission is contemplating the construction of a monument which has a square base measuring − 5 feet
surrounded by a common grassy area that will fill the entire
space of the rectangular park with the given dimensions.
A). Since they will need to plant grass seed to fill all areas not
covered by the monument, what is the area of the grass? Write
your answer in standard form on the blank below.

b) Find the area of the grass if 8.5 feet.

Monument is
5+ 15 t by 2x-8 feet