Answer:
[tex]A=2x^2+18x+36[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Quadratic Function
It's given the length of a rectangular park is twice its width.
Let's call:
x = width of the rectangular park
2x = length of the rectangular park
The park is surrounded by a 3-foot-wide path. This path adds 3 ft twice to both dimensions, i.e.:
x+3+3=x+6 width of the park and the path
2x+3+3=2x+6 length of the park and the path
The total area is:
A=(x+6)(2x+6)
Operating:
[tex]A=2x^2+6x+12x+36[/tex]
[tex]\boxed{A=2x^2+18x+36}[/tex]
