Which equation would best help solve the following problem?

Tyler has a rectangular garden that measures 10 m wide by 13 m long. He wants to increase the area to 208 m^2 by increasing the width and length by the same amount. What will be the dimensions of the new garden?

Question

Which equation would best help solve the following problem?

Tyler has a rectangular garden that measures 10 m wide by 13 m long. He wants to increase the area to 208 m^2 by increasing the width and length by the same amount. What will be the dimensions of the new garden?

jjuden · Answer

a 208 = (10)(13)
      b 208 = (10 + x)(13 + x)
      c 208 = (10 +13)x
      d 208 = (10 + x^2)(13)

anonymous · Answer

Try B