Question f-x-2-

1.1 Linear Functions - Slope calculation and interpretation
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fx=2x+244

The given function f represents the perimeter, in centimeters cm, of a rectangle with a length of x cm and a fixed width. What is the width, in cm, of the rectangle?

A.

2

B.

122

C.

244

D.

488

f x = 2 x + 244 The given function f represents the perimeter, in centimeters

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Answer explanation

Choice B is correct. It's given that fx=2x+244 represents the perimeter, in centimeters (cm), of a rectangle with a length of x  cm and a fixed width. If w represents a fixed width, in cm, then the perimeter, in cm, of a rectangle with a length of x cm and a fixed width of w cm can be given by the function fx=2x+2w. Therefore, 2x+2w=2x+244. Subtracting 2 x from both sides of this equation yields 2w=244. Dividing both sides of this equation by 2 yields w=122. Therefore, the width, in cm, of the rectangle is 122 .

Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.