Find Time Expression: Painting a 7X × (30X+4) Meter Fence

Area Calculations with Algebraic Expressions

Gerard plans to paint a fence 7X meters high and 30X+4 meters long.

Gerardo paints at a rate of 7 m² per half an hour.

Choose the expression that represents the time it takes for Gerardo to paint one side of the fence.

30X+430X+430X+47X7X7X

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00:00 Find the expression for painting time
00:03 Use the formula for calculating rectangle area (side times side)
00:07 Pay attention to parentheses
00:13 Open parentheses properly
00:23 Calculate the multiplications
00:28 This is the rectangle's area
00:38 Painting rate according to the given data, let's simplify
00:50 Now divide the fence area by the painting rate to find the painting time
01:03 Divide the fraction by 2
01:17 Calculate each quotient separately
01:21 And this is the solution to the question

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Understand the problem

Gerard plans to paint a fence 7X meters high and 30X+4 meters long.

Gerardo paints at a rate of 7 m² per half an hour.

Choose the expression that represents the time it takes for Gerardo to paint one side of the fence.

30X+430X+430X+47X7X7X

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Step-by-step solution

In order to solve the exercise, we first need to know the total area of the fence.

Let's remember that the area of a rectangle equals length times width.

Let's write the exercise according to the given data:

7x×(30x+4) 7x\times(30x+4)

We'll use the distributive property to solve the exercise. That means we'll multiply 7x by each term in the parentheses:

(7x×30x)+(7x×4)= (7x\times30x)+(7x\times4)=

Let's solve each term in the parentheses and we'll get:

210x2+28x 210x^2+28x

Now to calculate the painting time, we'll use the formula:

7m212hr=14m2hr \frac{7m^2}{\frac{1}{2}hr}=14\frac{m^2}{hr}

The time will be equal to the area divided by the work rate, meaning:

210x2+28x14 \frac{210x^2+28x}{14}

Let's separate the exercise into addition between fractions:

210x214+28x14= \frac{210x^2}{14}+\frac{28x}{14}=

We'll reduce by 14 and get:

15x2+2x 15x^2+2x

And this is Isaac's work time.

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Final Answer

15x2+2x 15x^2+2x hours

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Area Formula: Rectangle area equals length times width
  • Distribution: Multiply 7x×(30x+4)=210x2+28x 7x \times (30x+4) = 210x^2 + 28x
  • Rate Check: Convert 7 m²/half-hour to 14 m²/hour for proper division ✓

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Using the painting rate incorrectly
    Don't divide area by 7 m²/half-hour directly = wrong time units! This gives time in 'half-hours' instead of hours. Always convert the rate to m²/hour first (7 ÷ 0.5 = 14 m²/hour).

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FAQ

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Why do I need to use the distributive property?

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The fence dimensions are 7x by (30x+4), so you must distribute to find the total area: 7x×30x+7x×4=210x2+28x 7x \times 30x + 7x \times 4 = 210x^2 + 28x square meters.

How do I convert the painting rate properly?

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Gerardo paints 7 m² per half hour. To get hourly rate: 7 m²0.5 hr=14 m²/hr \frac{7 \text{ m²}}{0.5 \text{ hr}} = 14 \text{ m²/hr} . Always use consistent time units!

Why is the answer 15x² + 2x hours?

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Time = Area ÷ Rate. So 210x2+28x14=210x214+28x14=15x2+2x \frac{210x^2 + 28x}{14} = \frac{210x^2}{14} + \frac{28x}{14} = 15x^2 + 2x hours.

What does the x represent in this problem?

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The variable x represents an unknown measurement unit. The fence height is 7x meters and length is (30x+4) meters, where x could be any positive number.

Can I check my answer somehow?

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Yes! Pick a test value like x=1. Fence area = 7(1)×(30(1)+4)=7×34=238 7(1) \times (30(1)+4) = 7 \times 34 = 238 m². Time = 238÷14 = 17 hours. Using our formula: 15(1)² + 2(1) = 17 hours ✓

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