To determine the correct equation that describes the relationship between the side length \( l \) and the total area \( A(l) \), we can analyze the values provided in the table.
The table shows the following pairs:
- When \( l = 2 \), \( A(l) = 8 \)
- When \( l = 4 \), \( A(l) = 16 \)
- When \( l = 6 \), \( A(l) = 24 \)
- When \( l = 8 \), \( A(l) = 32 \)
Now, let's look for a pattern.
- Calculate \( A(l) \) as a function of \( l \):
- For \( l = 2 \): \( 2 \times 4 = 8 \)
- For \( l = 4 \): \( 4 \times 4 = 16 \)
- For \( l = 6 \): \( 6 \times 4 = 24 \)
- For \( l = 8 \): \( 8 \times 4 = 32 \)
From the analysis above, we see that the total area \( A(l) \) can be described by the equation:
\[ A(l) = 4l \]
Thus, the correct response is:
A(l) = 4l