precalculus problem?

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precalculus problem?

perimeter: a rectangle has and are of 16m-squared. find a function that models its perimeter (P) in terms of the length (x) of one of its sides

2006-09-12 14:50:53 · 1 answers · asked by smarin1987 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)

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If one side is x, the other is 16/x since x times 16/x = 16. Draw a rectangle and label each side with its length (two will be x and the other two 16/x). Then add them up

2006-09-12 14:54:08 · answer #1 · answered by hayharbr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋