Polygons and Algebraic Relationships

Lesson 13

Math

Unit 5

10th Grade

Lesson 13 of 15

Objective


Solve area applications by creating and solving quadratic equations.

Common Core Standards


Core Standards

  • A.CED.A.1 — Create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them to solve problems. Include equations arising from linear and quadratic functions, and simple rational and exponential functions.

Foundational Standards

  • A.REI.B.4

Criteria for Success


  1. Describe the relationship between area and quadratic equations. 
  2. Identify appropriate variables and expressions to model a geometric figure using an algebraic equation.
  3. Find possible measurements through the solution of quadratic equations by factoring and the quadratic formula.

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Anchor Problems

25-30 minutes


Problem 1

The length of a rectangle is 5 inches more than twice a number. The width is 4 inches less than the same number. The perimeter of the rectangle is 44 inches. Sketch a diagram of this situation and find the unknown number. 

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References

EngageNY Mathematics Algebra I > Module 4 > Topic A > Lesson 7Opening Exercise

Algebra I > Module 4 > Topic A > Lesson 7 of the New York State Common Core Mathematics Curriculum from EngageNY and Great Minds. © 2015 Great Minds. Licensed by EngageNY of the New York State Education Department under the CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US license. Accessed Dec. 2, 2016, 5:15 p.m..

Problem 2

The length of a rectangle is 5 inches more than twice a number. The width is 4 inches less than the same number. If the area of the rectangle is 15 square inches, find the unknown number. 

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References

EngageNY Mathematics Algebra I > Module 4 > Topic A > Lesson 7Example 1

Algebra I > Module 4 > Topic A > Lesson 7 of the New York State Common Core Mathematics Curriculum from EngageNY and Great Minds. © 2015 Great Minds. Licensed by EngageNY of the New York State Education Department under the CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US license. Accessed Dec. 2, 2016, 5:15 p.m..

Target Task

5-10 minutes


Problem 1

The perimeter of a rectangle is 54 cm. If the length is 2 cm more than a number and the width is 5 cm less than twice the same number, what are the dimensions of the rectangle?

References

EngageNY Mathematics Algebra I > Module 4 > Topic A > Lesson 7Exit Ticket, Question #1

Algebra I > Module 4 > Topic A > Lesson 7 of the New York State Common Core Mathematics Curriculum from EngageNY and Great Minds. © 2015 Great Minds. Licensed by EngageNY of the New York State Education Department under the CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US license. Accessed Dec. 2, 2016, 5:15 p.m..

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Problem 2

A plot of land for sale has a width of $$x$$ feet and a length that is 8 feet less than its width. A farmer will only purchase the land if it measures 240 square feet. What value for $$x$$ will cause the farmer to purchase the land?

References

EngageNY Mathematics Algebra I > Module 4 > Topic A > Lesson 7Exit Ticket, Question #2

Algebra I > Module 4 > Topic A > Lesson 7 of the New York State Common Core Mathematics Curriculum from EngageNY and Great Minds. © 2015 Great Minds. Licensed by EngageNY of the New York State Education Department under the CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US license. Accessed Dec. 2, 2016, 5:15 p.m..

Additional Practice


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Describe a polygon on the coordinate plane using a system of inequalities.

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Lesson Map

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Topic A: Distance on the Coordinate Plane

Topic B: Classify Polygons using Slope Criteria and Proportional Line Segments

Topic C: Area and Perimeter On and Off the Coordinate Plane

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