Which simplified expression represents the area of the parallelogram?

–4x3 + 14x – 24 square centimeters
2x3 – 6x2 – 14x + 24 square centimeters
–4x3 – 14x + 24 square centimeters
2x3 + 6x2 + 14x + 24 square centimeters

All of the following were weaknesses of the articles of confederation, except: a) the central government was not permitted to regulate state, interstate, or foreign trade. b) the central government was not permitted to borrow money. c) the central government had little ability to regulate money. d) the central government had no ability to tax.