Tabitha wants to hang a painting in a gallery but the painting and frame must have an area of 58 square feet. The painting is 7 feet wide by 8 feet long. The frame must have an equal width of x on each side. Which quadratic equation represents the area of the painting and frame combined?

A.x^2 + 15x − 2 = 0

B. x^2 + 15x + 58 = 0

C. 4x^2 + 30x − 2 = 0

D.4x2 + 30x + 58 = 0

Question

Tabitha wants to hang a painting in a gallery but the painting and frame must have an area of 58 square feet. The painting is 7 feet wide by 8 feet long. The frame must have an equal width of x on each side. Which quadratic equation represents the area of the painting and frame combined?

A.x^2 + 15x − 2 = 0

B. x^2 + 15x + 58 = 0

C. 4x^2 + 30x − 2 = 0

D.4x2 + 30x + 58 = 0

anonymous · Answer

(2x+7)(2x+8)=
4x^2+30x+58

hero · Answer

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