Mathematics

Whiskey

18 March, 19:17

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