Math Problem Statement
Write the algebraic expression for: a rectangular field 50 meters wide and x meters long require 260 meters of fencing.
Solution
To represent this situation as an algebraic expression, we need to account for the perimeter of the rectangular field, since the fencing will cover all four sides of the field.
The formula for the perimeter of a rectangle is:
Here, the width of the field is , and the length is . The total amount of fencing required is . Substituting these into the formula gives:
Final Expression:
This equation represents the relationship between the dimensions of the field and the amount of fencing needed.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Perimeter of a Rectangle
Linear Equations
Formulas
Perimeter = 2(Length + Width)
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8
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