College Algebra (10th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Section 3.6 - Mathematical Models: Building Functions - 3.6 Assess Your Understanding - Page 264: 14

Answer

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Work Step by Step

a) The perimeter will be the length of the wire, so $p(x)=x$ b) The length of a side will be $\frac{x}{4}$, thus $A(x)=(\frac{x}{4})^2=\frac{x^2}{16}$
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