SOLUTION: Since the area of a square becomes larger as the perimeter of a square increases, is the same true for a rectangle as well? Please explain.

Algebra ->  Rectangles -> SOLUTION: Since the area of a square becomes larger as the perimeter of a square increases, is the same true for a rectangle as well? Please explain.       Log On


   

Question 370079: Since the area of a square becomes larger as the perimeter of a square increases, is the same true for a rectangle as well? Please explain.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Yes, the perimeter of a rectangle is
P=2L%2B2W
and
A=L%2AW
If the perimeter increase, either L or W or both increase.
If that happens, then A will increase since it's a function of both L and W.