Question

Write a symbolic representation for the relationship between the length of the side of a square flower bed and the perimeter of the flower bed. Explain how your rule relates to the concrete models.

Answer 1

4s=p

Explanation:

The side of a square is 1/4 the perimeter

4 x side = perimeter

4s=p

Answer 2

Each time, the flower bed is being increased by one on side length. It is a square each time, and the total number of squares in each model is a perfect square each time.

Explanation: