Math Problem Statement

a square with 15 on top and 9 on side and another square with x on top and 4 on side what's x

Solution

You seem to be describing two squares, but squares have all sides of equal length. It sounds like you're actually referring to rectangles.

Let's assume the first "square" is a rectangle with a length of 15 and a width of 9, and the second "square" is a rectangle with a length of xx and a width of 4.

If the problem asks for xx, it could be that the two rectangles are supposed to be proportional or similar. Rectangles are similar if their corresponding sides are in proportion. For two rectangles to be similar:

Length1Width1=Length2Width2\frac{\text{Length}_1}{\text{Width}_1} = \frac{\text{Length}_2}{\text{Width}_2}

Using the given values:

159=x4\frac{15}{9} = \frac{x}{4}

To find xx, cross-multiply and solve for xx:

[ 15 \times 4 = 9

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Proportions
Ratios
Geometry of Rectangles

Formulas

Length_1 / Width_1 = Length_2 / Width_2

Theorems

Proportionality Theorem for Similar Rectangles

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8