Math Problem Statement

The length of a rectangle is twice the width. The area of the rectangle is 94 square units. Notice that you can divide the rectangle into two squares with equal area. How can you estimate the side length of each square? Estimate the length and width of the rectangle.

Solution

The problem asks about estimating the side length of each square when a rectangle, with twice the length as its width, has an area of 94 square units. Let’s walk through the question step-by-step.

Analysis:

  1. Area of the Rectangle:
    A=94square unitsA = 94 \, \text{square units}.

  2. Rectangle Properties:
    The length LL is twice the width WW.
    So, L=2WL = 2W.

  3. Finding the dimensions:
    Since the area of a rectangle is given by A=L×WA = L \times W, substituting L=2WL = 2W: 94=2W×W=2W2.94 = 2W \times W = 2W^2. Divide both sides by 2: W2=942=47.W^2 = \frac{94}{2} = 47. Now, take the square root of both sides to find WW: W=47.W = \sqrt{47}.

  4. Estimating the side length of each square:
    Since the question asks for the side length of each square (which is 47\sqrt{47}), the correct answer is B. Estimate 47\sqrt{47}.


Solution to the Remaining Part:

  • Width (W):
    W=476.9W = \sqrt{47} \approx 6.9 units.

  • Length (L):
    L=2W=2×6.913.8L = 2W = 2 \times 6.9 \approx 13.8 units.

So, the rectangle is approximately 13.8 units long and 6.9 units wide.


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5 Related Questions:

  1. How do you estimate square roots like 47\sqrt{47} without a calculator?
  2. What happens if the rectangle’s length is three times the width instead?
  3. How does knowing the area help us determine the shape's dimensions?
  4. How would the solution change if the area were 100 square units?
  5. What is the geometric significance of dividing a rectangle into squares?

Tip:

When given a problem with relationships between dimensions (like length being twice the width), translating the relationships into algebraic expressions is a crucial first step.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Algebra
Area of a Rectangle

Formulas

Area of a rectangle: A = L × W
Square root formula: W = √(A / 2)
Length and width relation: L = 2W

Theorems

Properties of Rectangles
Relation of Area to Length and Width

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8