Math Problem Statement

A hotel manager is adding a tile border around the hotel's rectangular pool. Let n represent the width of the pool, in feet. The length is 3 more than 4 times the width, as shown. Write two expressions that represent the perimeter of the pool. Which expressions will give the perimeter of the pool? Select all that apply.

Solution

To solve this problem, we need to determine the perimeter of the rectangular pool.


Understanding the Problem

  • Width: nn
  • Length: 4n+34n + 3 (since the length is 3 more than 4 times the width).

The perimeter PP of a rectangle is given by:
P=2×(Length+Width)P = 2 \times (\text{Length} + \text{Width})


Substitute the Values

Substitute Length=4n+3\text{Length} = 4n + 3 and Width=n\text{Width} = n into the formula:
P=2×((4n+3)+n)P = 2 \times ((4n + 3) + n) Simplify the expression inside the parentheses:
P=2×(4n+n+3)P = 2 \times (4n + n + 3) P=2×(5n+3)P = 2 \times (5n + 3) Distribute the 22:
P=10n+6P = 10n + 6


Compare with the Answer Choices

Now let’s match this expression to the options:

  • Option B: 2(5n+3)2(5n + 3) → This matches because it simplifies to 10n+610n + 6. ✅
  • Option E: 10n+610n + 6 → This directly matches our simplified perimeter expression. ✅

Final Answer

The correct options are:

  • B: 2(5n+3)2(5n + 3)
  • E: 10n+610n + 6

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Related Questions

  1. How do you calculate the perimeter of a rectangle given its dimensions?
  2. If the width is doubled, how would the perimeter change?
  3. How would the expression change if the length was 3n+23n + 2 instead of 4n+34n + 3?
  4. How do you determine the area of the same rectangular pool?
  5. What happens to the perimeter if the width nn increases by 1 unit?

Tip: Always simplify expressions step by step when solving for geometric formulas like perimeter or area!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Perimeter of a Rectangle
Simplifying Expressions

Formulas

Perimeter of a rectangle: P = 2 × (Length + Width)

Theorems

Distributive Property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8