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

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24 February, 11:22

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Alyssa Owen · Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

w=width

l=w+3

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

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