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:
The given area is square feet, and the width is feet. Let the length be represented by . Plugging the values into the formula:
Divide both sides by to isolate :
Simplify the expression:
Final Answer:
The length of the rectangle is represented by the expression:
Do you have any questions or would you like further clarification?
Here are 5 related questions for deeper understanding:
- How would the expression change if the width were a different value?
- Can you rewrite the expression for the length in terms of other factors?
- How can you verify the length and width values satisfy the area equation?
- What happens to the length if the area changes to ?
- Can you calculate the numerical length if ?
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