Answer:
2x² + 14x + 6
Explanation:
A match box is in the shape of a right rectangular prism so we can use the formula for the surface area of such a solid
A=2(wl+hl+hw)
where l = length, w=width and h = height
Substituting l = x, w = x+1 and height = 3 we get
wl = x(x + 1) = x² + x
hl = 3x
hw = 3(x + 1) = 3x + 3
So A = 2( x² + x + 3x + 3x + 3)
A = 2(x² + 7x + 3)
A = 2x² + 14x + 6