Guys please help!!

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Answer :

Answer:

5x^2 - 8x - 32

Step-by-step explanation:

Area of rectangle = base x height

Area of larger rectangle = (3x - 8)(2x + 4)

                                        = 6x^2 - 4x - 32

Area of smaller rectangle = (x + 4)x

                                           = x^2 + 4x

Area of shaded region = area of larger rectangle - area of smaller rectangle

                                      = (6x^2 - 4x - 32) - (x^2 + 4x)

                                      = 5x^2 - 8x - 32