The width of the rectangle is 4 inches shorter than the length. The perimeter of the rectangle can be written as a function of the length p(l) = . The area of the rectangle can be written as a function of the length a(l) = .
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We are given that the width (W) of a rectangle is 4 inches shorter than its length (L). We need to express both the perimeter (P) and the area (A) of the rectangle as functions of the length. Show more…
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