Finding Width Using the Area

The video tutorial explains how to find the width of a rectangular garden given its area and length. It starts by identifying the known values, drawing a picture for visualization, and then using the formula for the area of a rectangle. The tutorial demonstrates solving for the width by dividing the area by the length, resulting in a width of 4 feet.

What is the first step in solving the problem of finding the width of the garden?

• Calculate the perimeter of the garden.

• Identify the known values and draw a picture.

• Guess the width of the garden.

• Use a calculator to find the width.

Which formula is used to find the area of a rectangle?

• Length divided by width

• Width minus length

• Length times width

• Length plus width

What is the area of Bill's Flower Garden?

• 14 square feet

• 28 square feet

• 35 square feet

• 21 square feet

How do you solve for the width when the area and length are known?

• Add the area and the length

• Divide the area by the length

• Subtract the length from the area

• Multiply the area by the length

What is the width of the garden after solving the equation?

• 3 feet

• 5 feet

• 4 feet

• 6 feet