Question

this text goes with this question: Francesca wants to glue this 3-inch by 5-inch photo on top of a mat that will increase the length of each side by another x inches. Find an expression representing the area of the mat and use this expression to find the area and cost of the mat for different values of x. i need help with question #8.

Answer 1

Area = 60 + 8x + x^2

Then

For x=1 inch ,. Area of mat is = 69 inches^2

For x=2 inch , Are of mat is = 80 inches^2

NOW FIND COSTS

For white color mat

W COST

1.0 in. 69x (0.03) = $2.07

2.0 in. 80x(0.03) = $2.40

Fof black color mat

B COST

1.0 in 69x (0.05)= $3.45

2.0 in. 80x( 0.05) = $4.0