Writing a Rule Using Function Notation

4.4.4 Writing a Rule Using Function Notation

4.4.4 • Writing a Rule Using Function Notation

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1.

Complete the table with the perimeter of a square for each given side length.

side length (inches) perimeter (inches)

0.5

a. ______

7

b. ______

20

c. ______

a. ______

b. ______

c. ______

a. 2

b. 28

c. 80

2.

Write a rule for a function, PP, that gives the perimeter of a square in inches when the side length is xx inches.

Compare your answer:

P(x)=4xP(x)=4x

3.

What is the value of P(9.1)P(9.1)? What does it tell us about the side length and perimeter of the square?

Compare your answers:

P(9.1)=36.4P(9.1)=36.4. It tells us that when the side length of the square is 9.1 inches, the perimeter of the square is 36.4 inches.