Math Problem Statement

Solve the following problems involving the dimensions of rectangles given specific conditions about their perimeter.

Solution

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Observations:

The task involves solving for the dimensions (length and width) of rectangles given specific conditions:

  1. Task c: A rectangle with a perimeter of 4242, where one side is twice as long as the other.
  2. Task d: A rectangle with a perimeter of 2424, where one side is 12\frac{1}{2} of the other.
  3. Task 3a: A rectangle with a perimeter of 9494, where one side is 55 cm longer than the other.
  4. Task 3b: A rectangle with a perimeter of 336336, where the length is 33 times the width.

I'll calculate each problem step-by-step.


Task c:

  • Perimeter formula: u=2(Length+Width)u = 2 \cdot (\text{Length} + \text{Width})
  • Here, Length=2x\text{Length} = 2x, Width=x\text{Width} = x, and u=42u = 42.

2(2x+x)=422 \cdot (2x + x) = 42 23x=42    6x=42    x=72 \cdot 3x = 42 \implies 6x = 42 \implies x = 7

Thus:

  • Length: 2x=142x = 14
  • Width: x=7x = 7

Task d:

  • Perimeter formula: u=2(Length+Width)u = 2 \cdot (\text{Length} + \text{Width})
  • Here, Length=x\text{Length} = x, Width=12x\text{Width} = \frac{1}{2}x, and u=24u = 24.

2(x+12x)=242 \cdot (x + \frac{1}{2}x) = 24 232x=24    3x=24    x=82 \cdot \frac{3}{2}x = 24 \implies 3x = 24 \implies x = 8

Thus:

  • Length: x=8x = 8
  • Width: 12x=4\frac{1}{2}x = 4

Task 3a:

  • Perimeter formula: u=2(Length+Width)u = 2 \cdot (\text{Length} + \text{Width})
  • Here, Length=x+5\text{Length} = x + 5, Width=x\text{Width} = x, and u=94u = 94.

2(x+(x+5))=942 \cdot (x + (x + 5)) = 94 2(2x+5)=94    4x+10=94    4x=84    x=212 \cdot (2x + 5) = 94 \implies 4x + 10 = 94 \implies 4x = 84 \implies x = 21

Thus:

  • Width: x=21x = 21
  • Length: x+5=26x + 5 = 26

Task 3b:

  • Perimeter formula: u=2(Length+Width)u = 2 \cdot (\text{Length} + \text{Width})
  • Here, Length=3x\text{Length} = 3x, Width=x\text{Width} = x, and u=336u = 336.

2(3x+x)=3362 \cdot (3x + x) = 336 24x=336    8x=336    x=422 \cdot 4x = 336 \implies 8x = 336 \implies x = 42

Thus:

  • Width: x=42x = 42
  • Length: 3x=1263x = 126

Summary of Solutions:

  1. Task c: Length = 1414, Width = 77
  2. Task d: Length = 88, Width = 44
  3. Task 3a: Length = 2626, Width = 2121
  4. Task 3b: Length = 126126, Width = 4242

Would you like further clarifications or detailed explanations for any of the steps?


5 Related Questions:

  1. How do you generalize the relationship between length, width, and perimeter?
  2. Can you explain why dividing by 2 is necessary in perimeter equations?
  3. How would the equation change if one side were 44 times the other?
  4. Can we derive area formulas from these length and width values?
  5. What happens if the length and width are expressed in terms of fractions?

Tip:

When solving geometry problems, always start by writing the formula clearly and substituting values step-by-step to avoid mistakes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Linear Equations
Perimeter of Rectangles

Formulas

Perimeter of a rectangle: u = 2 * (Length + Width)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grade 7