A greenhouse that specializes in growing carnations is divided into sections. The number of plants in each section depends on the number of sprinklers in that section.


There are y(5y − 4) red carnation plants and (9 + y)2 white carnation plants in a section with y sprinklers.


Which simplified expression represents the total number of red and white carnation plants in a section with y sprinklers?

5y2 + 18y +77

5y4 + 14y + 81

6y2 + 14y + 81

6y2 + 18y + 77

Verified Answer :

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y(5y-4)+(9+y)²=5y²-4y+81+18y+y²
=6y²+14y+81

Answer:

C. \(6y^2+14y+81\)

Step-by-step explanation:

We have been given that the expression \(y(5y-4)\) represents number of red carnation plants and expression \((9+y)^2\) represents number of white carnation plants in a section with y sprinklers in a green house.

To find the simplified expression that represents the total number of red and white carnation plants in a section with y sprinklers, we will add our both expressions.

\(y(5y-4)+(9+y)^2\)

Upon distributing y on 1st expression we will get,

\(5y*y-4y+(9+y)^2\)

\(5y^2-4y+(9+y)^2\)

Upon expanding the perfect square we will get,

\(5y^2-4y+(9^2+2*9y+y^2)\)

\(5y^2-4y+(81+18y+y^2)\)

\(5y^2-4y+81+18y+y^2\)

Now, we will combine like terms.

\(5y^2+y^2-4y+18y+81\)

\(6y^2+14y+81\)

Therefore, option C is the correct choice.