Math Problem Statement

A rectangular swimming pool has a volume of 2x 3+ 30 x 2+ 100 x cubic centimeters. Its width is 2x cm and its length is (x + 10) cm. Find the height of the swimming pool. Select your answer from the drop-down menu. h = Select... centimeter

Solution

We are given that the volume of the swimming pool is:

V=2x3+30x2+100xcubic centimetersV = 2x^3 + 30x^2 + 100x \, \text{cubic centimeters}

The dimensions of the pool are:

  • Width W=2xcmW = 2x \, \text{cm}
  • Length L=(x+10)cmL = (x + 10) \, \text{cm}

We are asked to find the height hh of the swimming pool.

The volume VV of a rectangular prism (like a swimming pool) is given by the formula:

V=L×W×hV = L \times W \times h

Substituting the given values:

2x3+30x2+100x=(x+10)×2x×h2x^3 + 30x^2 + 100x = (x + 10) \times 2x \times h

Simplify the right-hand side:

(x+10)×2x=2x2+20x(x + 10) \times 2x = 2x^2 + 20x

Now, substitute this back into the equation:

2x3+30x2+100x=(2x2+20x)×h2x^3 + 30x^2 + 100x = (2x^2 + 20x) \times h

To find hh, divide both sides of the equation by 2x2+20x2x^2 + 20x:

h=2x3+30x2+100x2x2+20xh = \frac{2x^3 + 30x^2 + 100x}{2x^2 + 20x}

Factor both the numerator and denominator:

Numerator:

2x3+30x2+100x=2x(x2+15x+50)2x^3 + 30x^2 + 100x = 2x(x^2 + 15x + 50)

Denominator:

2x2+20x=2x(x+10)2x^2 + 20x = 2x(x + 10)

Now, simplify the equation for hh:

h=2x(x2+15x+50)2x(x+10)h = \frac{2x(x^2 + 15x + 50)}{2x(x + 10)}

Cancel out the common terms:

h=x2+15x+50x+10h = \frac{x^2 + 15x + 50}{x + 10}

Finally, perform the division:

h=x+5h = x + 5

Thus, the height of the swimming pool is:

h=x+5cmh = x + 5 \, \text{cm}


Would you like further details on this solution or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How would the height change if the volume of the pool doubled?
  2. What is the height when x=3x = 3 cm?
  3. How does the relationship between volume, length, and width affect the height?
  4. What would happen to the height if the pool's width was tripled?
  5. How do you factor polynomials like x2+15x+50x^2 + 15x + 50?

Tip: When solving for a variable, try factoring out common terms to simplify the equation before performing division.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Polynomial Division
Rectangular Prism Volume

Formulas

Volume of a rectangular prism: V = L × W × h
Polynomial division: (a^3 + b^2 + c) / (a + b)

Theorems

Factorization of polynomials
Volume formula for a rectangular prism

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10