Math Problem Statement

The sum of the lengths of the sides of a rectangle is 32 meters. If the width of the rectangle is 5 meters, what is its length?

Solution

The text is in Arabic and translates to:

"The sum of the lengths of the sides of a rectangle is 32 meters. If the width of the rectangle is 5 meters, what is its length?"

Let's solve this problem:

  1. Understanding the given information:

    • The perimeter (sum of all sides) of the rectangle is 32 meters.
    • The width of the rectangle is 5 meters.
  2. Formula for the perimeter of a rectangle: Perimeter=2×(length+width)\text{Perimeter} = 2 \times (\text{length} + \text{width})

  3. Substitute the given values: 32=2×(length+5)32 = 2 \times (\text{length} + 5)

  4. Solve for the length: 32=2×(length+5)    32=2length+1032 = 2 \times (\text{length} + 5) \implies 32 = 2 \text{length} + 10 3210=2length    22=2length32 - 10 = 2 \text{length} \implies 22 = 2 \text{length} length=222=11\text{length} = \frac{22}{2} = 11

Answer:

The length of the rectangle is 11 meters.

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions you might be interested in:

  1. What is the area of the rectangle if its length is 11 meters and width is 5 meters?
  2. How do you calculate the perimeter of other geometric shapes?
  3. How does changing the width affect the perimeter and area of a rectangle?
  4. What are the properties of a rectangle?
  5. Can you determine the diagonal length of the rectangle using its sides?

Tip: When solving problems involving rectangles, remember that the perimeter is twice the sum of the length and width.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Perimeter of Rectangles

Formulas

Perimeter of a rectangle = 2 × (length + width)

Theorems

Basic properties of rectangles

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7