Explanation
Correct answer: C.
Choice C is correct. It's given that Sam has a flag with an area of square inches () and that each piece of colored nylon Sam sews on increases the flag's area by . If Sam sews on pieces of nylon and each piece increases the area by , it follows that the expression represents the total increase in area, in square inches, from sewing on pieces of nylon. Adding this increase in area, , to the original area of the flag, , gives the total area of the flag. Therefore, the equation that gives the flag's total area , in square inches, after Sam sews on pieces of nylon is .
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect. This equation represents the total area, in square inches, of pieces of colored nylon.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.