Math Problem Statement

How to simplify expressions for the perimeters of basic shapes, including triangles and rectangles?

Solution

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Problem Breakdown:

  1. Red Triangle:

    • The sides are labeled xx, x+4x+4, and x+6x+6.
    • Perimeter expression: The perimeter PP of a triangle is the sum of the lengths of its sides. P=x+(x+4)+(x+6)=3x+10P = x + (x + 4) + (x + 6) = 3x + 10
  2. Blue Triangle:

    • The sides are labeled aa, a+5a+5, and a+5a+5.
    • Perimeter expression: P=a+(a+5)+(a+5)=3a+10P = a + (a+5) + (a+5) = 3a + 10
  3. Green Rectangle:

    • The dimensions are nn and n+2n+2.
    • Perimeter expression for a rectangle: P=2n+2(n+2)=2n+2n+4=4n+4P = 2n + 2(n + 2) = 2n + 2n + 4 = 4n + 4
  4. Pink Right-Angle Triangle:

    • The sides are labeled y+1y+1 and another side (which is not fully visible). If the missing side information is available, we can calculate the perimeter similarly.

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Here are 5 relative questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How do you determine the perimeter for different polygons?
  2. Can you generalize a formula for the perimeter of any regular polygon?
  3. How would changing the side lengths affect the perimeter of a shape?
  4. What would happen to the perimeter if all side lengths doubled?
  5. How would you calculate the perimeter of a shape with curves like a circle?

Tip: Always simplify the perimeter expressions to their lowest terms to avoid errors during calculation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Algebra
Perimeter Calculation

Formulas

Perimeter of a triangle: P = side1 + side2 + side3
Perimeter of a rectangle: P = 2(length + width)

Theorems

Triangle perimeter theorem: The perimeter of a triangle is the sum of its sides.
Rectangle perimeter theorem: The perimeter of a rectangle is twice the sum of its length and width.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8