Math Problem Statement

A family needs to build fencing around their rectangular home and square swimming pool. Determine the total fencing needed using expressions and specific values for x.

Solution

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Given:

  1. Rectangular Home:

    • Dimensions: (3+10x)yd(3 + 10x) \, \text{yd} and (2+5x)yd(2 + 5x) \, \text{yd}
    • Perimeter formula for a rectangle: P=2(length+width)P = 2(\text{length} + \text{width})
    = 2(5 + 15x) = 10 + 30x \, \text{yd}.$$
  2. Square Pool:

    • Side length: 2xyd2x \, \text{yd}
    • Perimeter formula for a square: P=4×sideP = 4 \times \text{side}

    Ppool=4(2x)=8xyd.P_{\text{pool}} = 4(2x) = 8x \, \text{yd}.

  3. Total Fencing Needed:

    • Combined perimeter: Ptotal=Phome+Ppool+10P_{\text{total}} = P_{\text{home}} + P_{\text{pool}} + 10
    • Substituting:
    = 20 + 38x \, \text{yd}.$$

Solution with x=5x = 5:

  1. Home's Perimeter: Phome=10+30(5)=10+150=160yd.P_{\text{home}} = 10 + 30(5) = 10 + 150 = 160 \, \text{yd}.

  2. Pool's Perimeter: Ppool=8(5)=40yd.P_{\text{pool}} = 8(5) = 40 \, \text{yd}.

Final Results:

  • Total amount of fencing expression: 20+38x20 + 38x
  • Home's fencing needed: 160yd160 \, \text{yd}
  • Pool's fencing needed: 40yd40 \, \text{yd}

Questions to Explore Further:

  1. What is the formula for the area of the home and pool?
  2. How does the total fencing change with a different xx value?
  3. If the pool's side length increases, how will it affect the fencing needed?
  4. Can the perimeter expressions be simplified further using different units?
  5. What is the cost of fencing if it’s priced per yard?

Tip:

When working with variable expressions, double-check by substituting specific values to verify correctness!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Perimeter
Expressions and Equations

Formulas

Perimeter of a rectangle: P = 2(length + width)
Perimeter of a square: P = 4(side)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9