Thread: Wire of Length x

A wire of length x is bent into the shape of a square.

(a) Express the perimeter of the square as a function of x.

(b) Express the area of the square as a function of x.

1. P = x
2. S = (x/4)^2

Originally Posted by Peritus

1. P = x
2. S = (x/4)^2

I understand your reply but how did you come up with the answers?

Originally Posted by magentarita

I understand your reply but how did you come up with the answers?

A wire of length x bent into a square would make each side

Perimeter of the square

Area of the square would be

Originally Posted by masters

A wire of length x bent into a square would make each side

Perimeter of the square

Area of the square would be

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