5. Which equation represents the area for the given rectangle?

(2 points)
Responses

A = tu
A = tu

A = t + u
A = t + u

A = 2(t + u)
A = 2(t + u)

y = mx + b
y = mx + b

A = x + y + z
A = x + y + z
Question 2
6. Show how to use the equation for the area of a rectangle to find the area when t = 17 and u = 11.

(2 points)
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1 answer

To find the area of a rectangle using the equation \( A = tu \), we simply need to substitute the values of \( t \) and \( u \) into the equation. Here is how to do it step by step:

  1. Identify the formula for the area of a rectangle: \( A = tu \), where \( t \) is the length and \( u \) is the width.

  2. Substitute the given values:

    • Let \( t = 17 \)
    • Let \( u = 11 \)
  3. Plug the values into the equation: \[ A = 17 \times 11 \]

  4. Calculate: \[ A = 187 \]

  5. Conclusion: The area of the rectangle when \( t = 17 \) and \( u = 11 \) is \( A = 187 \) square units.