Math Problem Statement

The formula for finding the area of a rectangle is A = LW. If the units for length are in feet and the units for width are in feet, what are the units for A? Solve this formula for L. If the length of a rectangle is 14 feet and the width is 9 inches, what is the area of the rectangle in units of square feet? The formula for finding the perimeter of a rectangle is P = 2L + 2W. If the units for length are in feet and the units for width are in feet, what are the units for P? Solve this formula for L.

Solution

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Question 1:

  1. Formula for the area of a rectangle: A=LWA = L \cdot W

    • Units for AA: If both LL (length) and WW (width) are measured in feet, the area AA will be in square feet because area is measured in two-dimensional space. Thus, the units for AA are square feet (ft²).
  2. Solve the formula for LL: Rearranging the equation A=LWA = L \cdot W to solve for LL: L=AWL = \frac{A}{W} This means LL is the area divided by the width.

  3. Area of a rectangle with given length and width:

    • Length L=14L = 14 feet
    • Width W=9W = 9 inches

    Since the width is given in inches, first convert it to feet. There are 12 inches in 1 foot, so: W=912=0.75 feetW = \frac{9}{12} = 0.75 \text{ feet} Now, calculate the area: A=LW=140.75=10.5 square feet (ft²)A = L \cdot W = 14 \cdot 0.75 = 10.5 \text{ square feet (ft²)}

Question 2:

  1. Formula for the perimeter of a rectangle: P=2L+2WP = 2L + 2W

    • Units for PP: Perimeter is a one-dimensional measurement, so if both LL and WW are in feet, the perimeter PP will be in feet (ft).
  2. Solve the formula for LL: To solve for LL, start from the formula for the perimeter: P=2L+2WP = 2L + 2W Isolate LL by subtracting 2W2W from both sides: P2W=2LP - 2W = 2L Now, divide by 2 to solve for LL: L=P2W2L = \frac{P - 2W}{2}

Would you like more detailed explanations or help with additional steps? Here are five related questions to expand on this topic:

  1. How do you convert other units, such as meters to feet, in area or perimeter problems?
  2. What is the difference between calculating perimeter and area for a rectangle?
  3. How does changing the dimensions of a rectangle affect its area and perimeter?
  4. Can you apply the same formulas for irregular shapes, or do they only work for rectangles?
  5. How do you solve for WW in the formulas for area and perimeter if given other values?

Tip: Always ensure that units are consistent (e.g., both length and width should be in the same units before calculating area or perimeter).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Geometry
Unit Conversion
Area and Perimeter

Formulas

Area of a rectangle: A = L * W
Perimeter of a rectangle: P = 2L + 2W

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8