Question

9. A rectangular garden has a length that is 3 feet longer than its width. Let w represent the width of the garden, in feet. The entire garden is surrounded by a 2-foot-wide cement walkway. What does the algebraic expression ( w+4)(w + 7) represent in this context?
A the area of the garden only
B. the total area of the garden and walkway
C. the perimeter of the garden only
D. the perimeter of the walkway only​

Answer 1

Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

w=width

l=w+3

(w+4)=width+walkway(both sides)

(w+7)=length+walkway(both sides)