SOLUTION: A rectangle has an area of 240 in(squared), and one side has length x. Express the perimeter of the rectangle as a function of x.

Question 211690: A rectangle has an area of 240 in(squared), and one side has length x. Express the perimeter of the rectangle as a function of x.
Answer by HyperBrain(694) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given the sides of the rectangle x and y, the area A=xy.
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Given A=240
So,
xy=120
y=120/x
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Then, the perimeter is given by P=2x+2y
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So,

That's it.
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