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Questions 9–14 are for runways the same width as yours.
- Use the following questions to describe the patterns and relationships shown in the data table, graph, and models you created for a runway type.
- What is the width of the runway?
- What patterns do you see in the Perimeter of Runway column?
- How does the perimeter change as the length of the runway changes?
- What is the perimeter of a runway that is 4 inches long? Explain how you know.
- Find the perimeter of a runway that is 10 inches long. Show how you used the graph, data table, or model to find your answer.
- What is the perimeter of a runway that is 100 inches long? Explain how you found your answer.
- Plot your data on the class graph and draw the line. Label the line with your type of airplane. Then, compare the different lines your class drew and answer the following questions:
- What is similar about the lines?
- How do the lines differ?
- Write a letter to Myrna. To buy the wire for the lights around the runways, she needs to know how to find the perimeter of the runway for your type of plane. In your letter include:
- the type of runway you explored;
- how to find the perimeters of your runways no matter what the length.
