In trapezoid rtuw, v is the midpoint of segment uw, and s is the midpoint of segment rt. find ut.

5

27

40

53

The line VS is middle line of that trapezoid, so you know that it is

VS= (WR+UT)/2

so we will get that it is: 

40= (x^2+2 +2x^2+3)/2
x = 5

Therefore, 

x^2 + 2 
5^2 + 2
25 +2
27 < OPTION 2

Hope this answers the question.