Math Problem Statement

An athletic facility is building an indoor track composed of a rectangle and two semicircles. The task is to write a formula for the perimeter, solve for x, and find x given certain values.

Solution

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Part (a): Writing a Formula for the Perimeter of the Indoor Track

The indoor track consists of:

  • A rectangle with length xx and width 2r2r (because the semicircles' radius is rr on both sides),
  • Two semicircles with radius rr, which combine to form a full circle.

The perimeter PP of the track is composed of:

  1. The lengths of the two straight sides (the two sides of the rectangle), which is 2x2x,
  2. The perimeter of the two semicircles, which forms a complete circle. The circumference of a full circle is 2πr2\pi r.

Thus, the formula for the perimeter is: P=2x+2πrP = 2x + 2\pi r

Part (b): Solving for xx

To solve for xx, you can rearrange the perimeter formula: P=2x+2πrP = 2x + 2\pi r Solving for xx: x=P2πr2x = \frac{P - 2\pi r}{2}

Part (c): Substituting Known Values

You are given:

  • The perimeter P=660P = 660 feet,
  • The radius r=50r = 50 feet.

Substitute these values into the formula for xx: x=6602π(50)2x = \frac{660 - 2\pi(50)}{2}

Let’s calculate xx.

Calculation:

= \frac{660 - 314.16}{2} = \frac{345.84}{2} = 172.92 \text{ feet}$$ Rounding to the nearest foot: $$x \approx 173 \text{ feet}$$ ### Final Answers: - Formula for perimeter: $$P = 2x + 2\pi r$$ - Solved formula for $$x$$: $$x = \frac{P - 2\pi r}{2}$$ - For $$P = 660$$ feet and $$r = 50$$ feet: $$x \approx 173$$ feet. Let me know if you'd like more details or have any questions! --- Here are five related questions: 1. How would the formula change if the shape of the track included an ellipse instead of semicircles? 2. What would the area of the track be, given the same dimensions? 3. How would changing the radius $$r$$ impact the perimeter of the track? 4. What is the length of the curved portion of the track alone? 5. If the radius is doubled, what would the new value of $$x$$ be? **Tip**: Always double-check units when working with real-life measurements in word problems.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Algebra

Formulas

P = 2x + 2πr
x = (P - 2πr)/2

Theorems

Circumference of a Circle
Perimeter of Composite Shapes

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10