The relationship between the side length of a square and its perimeter is expressed in function notation below.

Perimeter(side length) = 72 inches

Which of the following is the best translation of this equation?

A. The perimeter of the square (which depends on its side length) is 72 inches.
B. The side length of the square (which depends on its perimeter) is 72 inches.
C. The area of the square (which depends on its side length) is 72 inches.

Question

The relationship between the side length of a square and its perimeter is expressed in function notation below.

Perimeter(side length) = 72 inches

Which of the following is the best translation of this equation?

 		A.	The perimeter of the square (which depends on its side length) is 72 inches.
 		B.	The side length of the square (which depends on its perimeter) is 72 inches.
 		C.	The area of the square (which depends on its side length) is 72 inches.

mathmale · Answer

sorry...I deleted your post by mistake.  There was nothing wrong with it.
Which of the three possible answers is the worst?  Which one is closest to the equation given?

chycora · Answer

it's okay but the two worst are A and C

rcp031 · Answer

Perimeter is the total length of the boundary of the square and square has all four equal sides.
hence P=4L

chycora · Answer

okay so is the answer is B @mathmale and @rcp031