SOLUTION: Suppose that a rectangle has an area of 44 square meters. Express the perimeter P as a function of the length x of one of the sides.

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Question 400072: Suppose that a rectangle has an area of 44 square meters. Express the perimeter P as a function of the length x of one of the sides.
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Let s represent one of the sides  of the rectangle

Question states*** 

A = L*W = 44m^2

    L*s = 44m^2

     L = 44m^2/s

P = 2W + 2L

P = 2s + 2( 44m^2/s)