Math Problem Statement

The area of a rectangle is expressed as (12m + 18) square feet. If the width of the rectangle is 6 feet, choose an expression to represent the length of the rectangle.

Solution

To find an expression for the length of the rectangle, we use the formula for the area of a rectangle:

Area=Length×Width.\text{Area} = \text{Length} \times \text{Width}.

The given area is 12m+1812m + 18 square feet, and the width is 66 feet. Let the length be represented by LL. Plugging the values into the formula:

12m+18=L×6.12m + 18 = L \times 6.

Divide both sides by 66 to isolate LL:

L=12m+186.L = \frac{12m + 18}{6}.

Simplify the expression:

L=2m+3.L = 2m + 3.

Final Answer:

The length of the rectangle is represented by the expression:

2m+3.2m + 3.

Do you have any questions or would you like further clarification?


Here are 5 related questions for deeper understanding:

  1. How would the expression change if the width were a different value?
  2. Can you rewrite the expression for the length in terms of other factors?
  3. How can you verify the length and width values satisfy the area equation?
  4. What happens to the length if the area changes to 24m+3624m + 36?
  5. Can you calculate the numerical length if m=4m = 4?

Tip:

When working with expressions in geometry, always match the units and check if they simplify further.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Geometry
Simplification of expressions

Formulas

Area of a rectangle = Length × Width

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8