SOLUTION: Define A(x) to be the area of the rectangle bounded by the axes and the line y=2, and a vertical line at x as shown in the figure. fig> https://prnt.sc/kdt08l a. Evaluate A(2) an

Algebra ->  Test -> SOLUTION: Define A(x) to be the area of the rectangle bounded by the axes and the line y=2, and a vertical line at x as shown in the figure. fig> https://prnt.sc/kdt08l a. Evaluate A(2) an      Log On


   



Question 1120801: Define A(x) to be the area of the rectangle bounded by the axes and the line y=2, and a vertical line at x as shown in the figure.
fig> https://prnt.sc/kdt08l
a. Evaluate A(2) and A(5)
b. Find an equation for A(x) in terms of x.

a. A(2) = ___ and A(5) = ____
b. A(x) = ____

Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
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Area of rectangle(A) = length(l) * width(w)
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For this problem, w = 2, l = x
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A(x) = 2x
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(a) A(2) = 2 * 2 = 4
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A(5) = 2 * 5 = 10
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(b) A(x) = 2x
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