Question

Carina plants a garden that has a length of x-1 feet and a width of -3x-1 feet. she wants to add planting soil to the garden. which of the following equations would help solve this problem?

A) (x-1)(-3x-1)
B)(x-1)+(-3x-1)
C)(x-1)-(-3x-1)
D) none

Answer 1

A) (x-1)(-3x-1)

Explanation:

Carina needs to know the area of the garden

An area is the product of a length and width

The area of the garden is:

• (x-1)*(-3x-1)

Correct option is A