Construct Arguments Jenna and Jamal are making rugs. They have finished the parts shown. Draw pictures to show each whole rug. Whose rug will be longer when it is finished? Explain.

Jenna’s rug is made by joining three segments: if you picture them as red, yellow, and blue sections that go from left to right, the total length would be the sum of all three. Now, imagine Jamal’s rug, which consists of four segments: perhaps a green, orange, purple, and a striped segment. By counting how many segments they have and visualizing their sizes (let’s say each segment is an equal length), we can estimate which will be longer. If Jenna’s segments total to 12 units and Jamal’s total to 16 units, it’s clear that Jamal's rug will be longer once completed. To dive deeper, let’s think about how to measure lengths accurately! Always remember to line up your measuring tools properly from the very start so you don’t miscount any segments. It's easy to mix up the units, so keep a close eye on the numbers. This small step can make a huge difference in the final outcome. Now, get ready to create those wonderful pictures of the rugs and watch the creative lengths come to life!