PART A

The top of a table has dimensions 2 ft
by x+3 ft
and has an area of 8 ft2
.

Which of the following equations can be used to find the value of x
for this situation?
Responses

A 2x+3=8
2 x plus 3 is equal to 8

B 2(x+3)=8
2 times open paren x plus 3 close paren is equal to 8

C 2x+5=8
2 x plus 5 is equal to 8

D 2(2x+3)=8
whats the x=

The correct equation to find the value of x for this situation is:

B) 2(x+3)=8