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The problem describes a scenario with a rectangle \( ABCD \) and two points \( P \) and \( Q \) moving along the edges of the rectangle at different speeds. Here is a breakdown of the information provided:

- The rectangle \( ABCD \) has dimensions:
  - \( AB = 6 \, \text{cm} \)
  - \( AD = 3 \, \text{cm} \)

- Point \( P \) starts from \( A \) and moves along sides \( AB \) and \( BC \) with a speed of \( 2 \, \text{cm/s} \).
- Point \( Q \) starts from \( B \) and moves along sides \( BC \), \( CD \), and \( DA \) with a speed of \( 3 \, \text{cm/s} \).
- Both points stop when they meet at \( A \), meaning that their paths will take different amounts of time, but they synchronize to stop together.

The question asks about the area of triangle \( APQ \) as a function of time and several sub-questions, which are:

### 1. Express the area \( y \) of triangle \( APQ \) as a function of \( x \), where:
   - \( x \) represents the distance traveled by \( Q \) along sides \( BC \), \( CD \), and \( DA \).
   - You are asked to derive this function for the three segments separately: \( BC \), \( CD \), and \( DA \).

### 2. Determine the time when the area of triangle \( APQ \) becomes \( \frac{1}{3} \) of the total area of rectangle \( ABCD \).

Let’s break this down step-by-step.

#### 1. Express the area \( y \) as a function of \( x \):

For each part of the problem, we need to find the relative position of points \( P \) and \( Q \) on their respective edges. The area of triangle \( APQ \) can be calculated using basic geometry, once the coordinates of points \( P \) and \( Q \) are determined as functions of time.

- **For side \( BC \)**: \( Q \) moves along \( BC \) and point \( P \) moves along \( AB \).
- **For side \( CD \)**: \( Q \) moves along \( CD \), while \( P \) moves on \( AB \).
- **For side \( DA \)**: \( Q \) moves on \( DA \) as \( P \) moves further along \( BC \).

We can now calculate the formula for the area of triangle \( APQ \) using the known positions and distances, ensuring we handle each edge separately.

#### 2. Calculate when the area of triangle \( APQ \) is \( \frac{1}{3} \) of the total area of rectangle \( ABCD \):

The area of rectangle \( ABCD \) is:
\[
\text{Area of } ABCD = 6 \, \text{cm} \times 3 \, \text{cm} = 18 \, \text{cm}^2
\]
We are asked to find when the area of \( \triangle APQ \) is \( \frac{1}{3} \) of this, which is \( 6 \, \text{cm}^2 \).

To solve this, we will express the area of triangle \( APQ \) in terms of time and determine when this area equals \( 6 \, \text{cm}^2 \).

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In a rectangle ABCD, point P starts from A and point Q starts from B at the same time. P moves along AB and BC with a speed of 2 cm/s, while Q moves along BC, CD, and DA with a speed of 3 cm/s. Both points stop simultaneously when Q reaches A. The area of triangle APQ is denoted as y (in cm²). Express y as a function of x, the distance traveled by Q along specific sides. Additionally, determine after how many seconds the area of triangle APQ will be one-third of the total area of rectangle ABCD.

Solve a geometry problem involving moving points P and Q along a rectangle's edges. Calculate the area of triangle APQ as a function of the distance moved, and determine when the area is one-third of the total rectangle. Includes formulas for triangle area and kinematics.

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