Question

Write the area A of a square as a function of its perimeter P. ...?

Answer 1

The area of a square as a function of its perimeter is A = (P/4)².

Step-by-step explanation:

The area of a square can be represented as a function of its perimeter. Let's say the side length of the square is a. The perimeter of the square is given by P = 4a. So, to write the area A as a function of the perimeter P, we can use the formula:
A = (P/4)²

Answer 2

The answer is A = P²/16

The perimeter P of a square is sum of its sides s: P = s + s + s + s = 4s
The area A of a square with side s is: A = s * s = s²

Step 1: Solve s from the formula for the perimeter.
Step 2: substitute s from the formula for the perimeter into the formula for the area.

Step 1:
P = 4s
s = P/4

Step 2:
A = s²
s = P/4
A = (P/4)²
A = P²/4²
A = P²/16