:) how is finding the area of a rectangle related to the distributive property?

Aline parallel to a triangle's side splits ab into lengths of x - 5 and x + 2. the other side, ac, is split into lengths of x and x + 12. what is the length of ac? a) 12 b) 24 c) 36 d)

Solve for x and y: 217x + 131y = 913; 131x + 217y = 827

Maria solved an equation as shown below. what is the solution to maria’s equation?