To solve the equation \( 8(n + 6) = 104 \), we can analyze its components in the context of the given choices.
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Understanding the equation: The equation represents the area of a rectangle that is composed of two sections. Here, \( 8 \) represents the common length of both sections (which remains constant), and \( n + 6 \) indicates the varying width of one section, while the other has a width represented by \( n \).
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Real-world context: In the context of the problem, we would have a rectangle where one section has a width of \( n + 6 \) (the first section) and the area of this section is equal to the height (8) times the width (\( n + 6 \)). The total area of both sections must equal 104 square units.
Based on the analysis, the option that best describes the scenario represented by the equation \( 8(n + 6) = 104 \) is:
"A rectangle is divided into two sections. One section has a length of 8 and a width of n comprised of a 2 by 4 matrix of square boxes. The second section has a width of n plus 6 and length of 8 comprised of a 3 by 4 matrix of square boxes. Above the rectangle it reads: upper A equals 104 square units."
Thus, the correct response would be the second option in your list.