Frank is building a rectangular garden like the first one shown below with sides of x and x + 7.

a. Write a polynomial expression that represents the area of the garden. Be sure to simplify your expression.

b. Frank adds a 2-foot wide walkway around all sides of the garden as the second one shown below. Write a polynomial expression that represents the total area of the garden and walkway. Be sure to simplify your expression.

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Frank is building a rectangular garden like the first one shown below with sides of x and x + 7.

a. Write a polynomial expression that represents the area of the garden. Be sure to simplify your expression.

b. Frank adds a 2-foot wide walkway around all sides of the garden as the second one shown below. Write a polynomial expression that represents the total area of the garden and walkway. Be sure to simplify your expression.

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