Question

Write an expression (or equation) that represents the total number of square feet of carpet you will need for the rectangular master bedroom. The width of the bedroom is (w) feet, and the length of the bedroom is (w + 6) feet. A) w + (w + 6) B) w * (w + 6) C) 2w * (w + 6) D) 2w + (w + 6)

Answer 1

The correct equation representing the total amount of carpet needed, expressed in square feet, for the rectangular master bedroom is w * (w + 6). This equation allows calculation of carpet requirements when provided with the width of the bedroom.

Step-by-step explanation:

The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying the length by the width. In this case, given that the width (w) and the length (w + 6) are both in feet, the total square footage (the needed carpet area) would be obtained by multiplying the width and length together. So, the equation representing the total amount of carpet needed, in square feet, is w * (w + 6). This corresponds with the selection B) in your list of choices.

When you have the values of the width, you can replace 'w' in the equation with this value to determine the amount of carpet required.

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