A rectangle with constant area has possible lengths and widths as shown in the table below. Width vs. Length of a Rectangle Width (w) Length (l) 2 37.5 4 18.75 6 12.5 8 9.375 Which equation can be used to find any corresponding length and width that fits the pattern in this table?

Respuesta :

The answer is. A) I= k/w Where I is the length, w is the width, and k is a constant  

Answer:

Given: A rectangle with constant area has possible lengths and width as shown in the given table.

Inverse variation states that a relationship between two variables in which the product is a constant.

If one variable increases,  the other decreases in proportion so that the product is unchanged.

i.e, if b is inversely proportional to a i.e, [tex]y \propto \frac{1}{x}[/tex] , the equation is of the form

[tex]b= \frac{k}{a}[/tex]  or ab = k , where k is constant of variation.

As, you can see from the table as width(w) increases, the length decreases so ,it is an inverse variation.

By area of rectangle formula: [tex]A =lw[/tex] where l is the length and w is the width respectively;

Since, Area is constant i.e,

[tex]A = 2 \times 37.5 = 75[/tex]

 [tex]A = 4 \times 18.75 = 75[/tex] ....

Therefore, the equation which is used to find any corresponding length and width that fits the pattern in this table is:   [tex]l = \frac{k}{w}[/tex]  or lw = k ; where k is the constant area.