Polynomial Word Problems

A walkway surrounds a rectangular garden. The width of the garden is 8 feet, and the length is 6 feet. The width x of the walkway around the garden is the same on every side. Write an expression that represents the total area of the garden and walkway.

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Garden

A walkway surrounds a rectangular garden. The width of the garden is 8 feet, and the length is 6 feet. The width x of the walkway around the garden is the same on every side. Write an expression that represents the total area of the garden and walkway.

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Garden

Hugo is designing a frame as shown at the right. The frame has a width of x inches all the way around. Write an expression that represents the totla area of the picture and frame.

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Frame