23 Area Problems

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23 Area Problems

• 4/15/09

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Warm Up

• Find the Areas

12ft
6ft
5ft
8ft
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Steps

• Draw a picture
• Define Variable (only 1!!!)
• Label Sides
• Create equation
• Solve
• Reread question and answer!

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Translate to an equation and solve

• The width of a rectangle is 2cm less than the
  length. The area is 15cm2. Find the length and
  width.

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• The height of a triangle is 8 m less than the
  base. The area is 10 m2. Find the height and the
  base.

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Homework Warning!

• You must attempt 26 (a,b and c!) and 27 (a and b)
  to get any credit on tonights hw!
• Skip 13 14 on hw