Question

Margot is sewing a ribbon on a seam along the perimeter of a square pillow. The side length of the pillow is 2x2 + 1 inches, and its perimeter is 4(2x2 + 1) inches. If x = 3.5, how much ribbon does she need?

Answer 1

P = 4(2x^2 + 1)...when x = 3.5
P = 4(2(3.5^2) + 1
P = 4(2(12.25) + 1
P = 4(24.5 + 1)
P = 4(25.5)
P = 102 inches <===