Select the correct answer.
Allison is creating a diagram for a fence because she plans to rebuild
her pet llama's pen. The new fenced-in pen will be in the shape of a
square. Allison has labeled the side length with the expression √√√x+12
, where x represents the original fenced-in area.
side length =√√x+12
What change does Allison's expression indicate she is trying to make?
She wants to increase the fenced-in area by 12 feet.
She wants to decrease the fenced-in area by 12 square feet.
She wants to increase the fenced-in area by 12 square feet.
She wants to increase the fenced-in area by 12 times.