Explanation
Correct answer: B.
Choice B is correct. It's given that represents the perimeter, in , of a rectangle with a length of cm and a fixed width. If represents a fixed width, in , then the perimeter, in , of a rectangle with a length of cm and a fixed width of cm can be given by the function . Therefore, . Subtracting from both sides of this equation yields . Dividing both sides of this equation by yields . Therefore, the width, in , of the rectangle is .
Desmos solution:
Note: At x=0, the perimeter is twice the fixed width, so divide f(0) by 2.
Enter in Desmos:
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.