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Adding and Subtracting Polynomials

Question 10 • FL-1200710-Mathematics for College Algebra A

Margot is sewing a ribbon on a seam along the perimeter of a square pillow. The side length of the pillow is 2x2+1 inches. She plans to make a similar pillow, including the ribbon, whose side length is 4x−7 inches. What expression can be used for the length of ribbon that she needs for both pillows, and what is the length if x = 3.5?

Answer
A
2x2+4x−6; 22.0 inches
B
2x2+4x−6; 32.5 inches
C
4(2x2+4x−6;) 88.0 inches
D
4(2x2+4x−6;) 130.0 inches