An architect is designing a new library. the library’s floor plan is a rectangle divided into a bookshelf space with bookshelves, and a reading space with a rug and chairs. each bookshelf is x ft wide and x + 3 ft long. the bookshelves are 3 ft from each other. the walkway between the two rows of bookshelves is 2 ft wide. write the dimensions and area as polynomials in standard form.

what are the dimensions of the bookshelf space?

length = __ x + __ ft

width = __ x + __ ft

what is the area of the bookshelf space?

area = __ x2 + __ x + __ ft2