Math Problem Statement

The width of a rectangle measures left parenthesis, 5, v, minus, 2, w, right parenthesis(5v−2w) centimeters, and its length measures left parenthesis, 6, v, plus, 7, w, right parenthesis(6v+7w) centimeters. Which expression represents the perimeter, in centimeters, of the rectangle?

Solution

The formula for the perimeter PP of a rectangle is given by:

P=2×(length+width)P = 2 \times (\text{length} + \text{width})

Here, the width WW of the rectangle is (5v2w)(5v - 2w) cm, and the length LL is (6v+7w)(6v + 7w) cm. Plugging these expressions into the perimeter formula:

P=2×[(6v+7w)+(5v2w)]P = 2 \times \left[(6v + 7w) + (5v - 2w)\right]

Step-by-step Solution

  1. Add the length and the width:

(6v+7w)+(5v2w)=6v+5v+7w2w(6v + 7w) + (5v - 2w) = 6v + 5v + 7w - 2w

  1. Combine like terms:

6v+5v=11vand7w2w=5w6v + 5v = 11v \quad \text{and} \quad 7w - 2w = 5w

So, the sum of the length and width is:

11v+5w11v + 5w

  1. Multiply by 2 to find the perimeter:

P=2×(11v+5w)=22v+10wP = 2 \times (11v + 5w) = 22v + 10w

Thus, the expression that represents the perimeter of the rectangle is:

22v+10w centimeters22v + 10w \text{ centimeters}

Would you like a detailed explanation of any part of this solution, or do you have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How would the expression for the perimeter change if the width was (7v3w)(7v - 3w) and the length was (4v+5w)(4v + 5w)?
  2. How would you express the area of the rectangle in terms of vv and ww?
  3. What is the perimeter if v=3v = 3 cm and w=2w = 2 cm?
  4. If the perimeter of the rectangle is given, how can you find the values of vv and ww?
  5. How does changing the values of vv and ww affect the perimeter?

Tip: Always combine like terms before performing arithmetic operations when simplifying algebraic expressions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Geometry
Perimeter

Formulas

Perimeter of a rectangle P = 2 * (length + width)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9