Polynomials: Word Problem 1
Building a House
You plan to build a house that is [math]1\frac{1}{2}[/math] times as long as it is wide. You want the land around the house to be [b][i]20[/i][/b] feet wider than the width of the house, and twice as long as the length of the house, as shown below.
1
Write an expression for the area of the land surrounding the house. (Use decimal number)
2
If [math]x=30[/math] feet, what is the area of the house?
3
If [math]x=30[/math] feet, What is the area of the entire property?