Math Problem Statement

A rectangle has an area of 63 square meters and a length of 9 meters. What is the width, in meters, of the rectangle?

Solution

The question asks for the width of a rectangle, given that the area is 63 square meters and the length is 9 meters.

We know that the area AA of a rectangle is given by the formula:

A=length×widthA = \text{length} \times \text{width}

Substituting the known values:

63=9×width63 = 9 \times \text{width}

To solve for the width, divide both sides by 9:

width=639=7meters\text{width} = \frac{63}{9} = 7 \, \text{meters}

Thus, the correct answer is 7\boxed{7}, which corresponds to option A.

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Here are five relative questions to expand on this:

  1. How do you calculate the perimeter of a rectangle?
  2. What is the area formula for a triangle, and how does it differ from that of a rectangle?
  3. If the width were doubled, what would the new area be?
  4. What are the units of area, and why are they squared?
  5. How can you calculate the diagonal of a rectangle using the Pythagorean theorem?

Tip: Always double-check units when working with area or volume, as they can change based on the type of measurement (e.g., meters vs. square meters).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Algebra

Formulas

Area of rectangle: A = length × width

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7