Question

If P is a function that represents the perimeter of a square with a side length of x inches, which is the correct way to write "A square with sides measuring 6 inches has a perimeter of 24 inches"?

a) P(6) = 24
b) P(x) = 6
c) P(6) = 6
d) P(x) = 24

Answer 1

The correct way to write "A square with sides measuring 6 inches has a perimeter of 24 inches" is option d) P(x) = 24.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct way to write "A square with sides measuring 6 inches has a perimeter of 24 inches" is option d) P(x) = 24.

In this case, the function P represents the perimeter of the square, and x represents the side length of the square. So, P(x) = 24 means that the perimeter of the square with side length x is equal to 24 inches.

Since the square in question has sides measuring 6 inches, we can substitute x with 6 in the function to get P(6) = 24, which is the correct representation of the statement.