Linear equations in two variables, Mensuration: Area and Perimeter
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Write a linear equation representing a situation where a person earns $500 per week and spends $200 per week. Let x be the number of weeks and y be the amount of money left.
The equation is $y = 500x - 200x = 300x$.
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A rectangle has a length that is twice its width. If the perimeter is 36 cm, find the dimensions of the rectangle.
The dimensions are length = 12 cm and width = 6 cm.
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Solve the linear equation $2x + 3y = 12$ for $y$ in terms of $x$.
Rearranging gives $y = \frac{12 - 2x}{3}$.
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Find the area of a triangle with a base of 10 cm and a height of 5 cm.
The area is $A = \frac{1}{2} \times 10 \times 5 = 25$ cm².
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Calculate the perimeter of a triangle with sides measuring 5 cm, 7 cm, and 9 cm.
The perimeter is $5 + 7 + 9 = 21$ cm.
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If the area of a rectangle is 48 cm² and its length is 8 cm, find its width.
The width is $\frac{48}{8} = 6$ cm.
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Explain how to graph a linear equation in two variables.
To graph a linear equation, find at least two points that satisfy the equation and plot them on a coordinate plane, then draw a straight line through these points.
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Differentiate between area and perimeter.
Area measures the space inside a shape, while perimeter measures the distance around the shape.
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Define a linear equation in two variables.
A linear equation in two variables is an equation of the form $ax + by + c = 0$, where $a$, $b$, and $c$ are constants.
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State the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle.
The perimeter of a rectangle is given by $P = 2(l + w)$, where $l$ is the length and $w$ is the width.
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What is the area of a triangle?
The area of a triangle is given by $A = \frac{1}{2} \times base \times height$.
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Define the term 'slope' in the context of linear equations.
The slope of a linear equation represents the rate of change of $y$ with respect to $x$.
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State the formula for the area of a circle.
The area of a circle is given by $A = \pi r^2$, where $r$ is the radius.
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