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Word Problems: Area and Perimeter of a Rectangle

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Understanding Word Problems: Area and Perimeter of a Rectangle

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Beginner Explanation

A rectangle has four sides: two lengths (l) and two widths (w). The perimeter is the total distance around the rectangle, which you can find by adding all four sides or using P = 2l + 2w. The area is the amount of space inside the rectangle, found by multiplying length by width: A = l × w.

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Quick Quiz

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What is the perimeter of a rectangle with length $5$ units and width $3$ units?

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Real-World Problem

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Teenager Scenario

You want to build a rectangular garden that has a length of $10$ meters and a width of $6$ meters. How much fencing will you need to enclose the garden?
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Thinking Challenge

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Think About This

If the area of a rectangle is $48$ square units and its length is $8$ units, what is its width?

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Challenge Quiz

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Advanced

A rectangle's length is twice its width. If the perimeter is $36$ units, what is the length?

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