Math Problem Statement

The length of a rectangle is twice the width. The area of the rectangle is 94 square units. How can you estimate the side length of each square if the rectangle is divided into two squares with equal area?

Solution

The problem describes a rectangle where the length is twice the width, and its area is 94 square units. You are asked to estimate the side length of squares formed by dividing this rectangle into two equal-area squares.

Let's break down the solution:

  1. Let the width of the rectangle be ww. Then, the length is 2w2w.
  2. The area of the rectangle is given by: Area=w×2w=2w2\text{Area} = w \times 2w = 2w^2 We are told that the area of the rectangle is 94 square units, so: 2w2=942w^2 = 94 Solving for w2w^2: w2=942=47w^2 = \frac{94}{2} = 47 Therefore: w=47w = \sqrt{47}

Since the rectangle is divided into two squares, the side length of each square is 47\sqrt{47}.

Conclusion:

The correct answer is B. Estimate 47\sqrt{47}.

Let me know if you'd like more details, and here are some related questions to explore:

  1. What is the approximate value of 47\sqrt{47}?
  2. How can we use this method to estimate side lengths for rectangles with other ratios between length and width?
  3. What is the side length of each square if the total area was 200 square units?
  4. How do the dimensions of the rectangle change if the area is halved?
  5. How can you determine the area of one square from a general rectangular area?

Tip: When dealing with square roots, estimating the value by recognizing nearby perfect squares helps with quick approximations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Area of Rectangles
Square Roots

Formulas

Area = length × width
w^2 = area of each square

Theorems

Properties of squares and rectangles

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8