Math Problem Statement

ABCD is a rectangle. If AB = 2x + 14 and CD = 4x - 12, solve for x and find the lengths of AB and CD.

Solution

The problem states that ABCDABCD is a rectangle, where:

  • AB=2x+14AB = 2x + 14 (length),
  • CD=4x12CD = 4x - 12 (width).

In a rectangle, opposite sides are equal in length. Thus:

AB=CDAB = CD

Step 1: Set the two expressions equal

2x+14=4x122x + 14 = 4x - 12

Step 2: Solve for xx

  1. Subtract 2x2x from both sides: 14=2x1214 = 2x - 12

  2. Add 1212 to both sides: 26=2x26 = 2x

  3. Divide by 22: x=13x = 13

Step 3: Calculate ABAB and CDCD

Substitute x=13x = 13 into the expressions:

  1. AB=2x+14=2(13)+14=26+14=40AB = 2x + 14 = 2(13) + 14 = 26 + 14 = 40,
  2. CD=4x12=4(13)12=5212=40CD = 4x - 12 = 4(13) - 12 = 52 - 12 = 40.

Thus, the length of ABAB and CDCD is 4040, verifying that the sides are equal as expected.


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Here are five related questions:

  1. What is the perimeter of the rectangle?
  2. How do we find the area of this rectangle?
  3. If one diagonal of the rectangle is drawn, what is its length?
  4. How do you confirm a figure is a rectangle using only algebra?
  5. If x=13x = 13, what would be the dimensions of ADAD and BCBC?

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Geometry
Equations

Formulas

Equality of opposite sides in a rectangle: AB = CD

Theorems

Properties of rectangles (opposite sides are equal)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9