Question

You are planning to build a walkway that surrounds the area of a rectangular garden. The width of the walkway around the

garden is the same on every side. Which of the following polynomials represents the total area of the garden and
walkway?

Answer 1

B. (2x + 10)(2x + 9)

Explanation:

Length (L) of the garden and walkway = x + 10 + x = (2x + 10) ft

Width (W) of the garden and walkway = x + 9 + x = (2x + 9)

Area of the garden and walkway = area of rectangle = L*W

= (2x + 10)(2x + 9)

The polynomial representing the total area of the garden and walkway = (2x + 10)(2x + 9)