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For each pair of variables determine whether a is a function of $b, b$ is a function of a, or neither.$a$ is the length of any rectangle with a width of 5 in, and $b$ is its perimeter.
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In this case, if $a$ is a function of $b$, it means that the value of $a$ depends on the value of $b$. Similarly, if $b$ is a function of $a$, it means that the value of $b$ depends on the value of $a$. Show more…
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