Create the indicated algebraic expression. Use descriptive variables. The length of a rectangular lawn is 8 ft more than three times the width of the lawn. Express the length of the lawn in terms of the width.
A) 3 + w + 8
B) 3(w + 8)
C) 8w + 3
D) 3w + 8

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Let the width of the lawn be represented by "w". Then, according to the problem, the length of the lawn can be expressed as "8 ft more than three times the width of the lawn", which can be written as: 3w + 8. Therefore, the correct choice is D.

Create the Indicated Algebraic Expression