Solve the Problem $A ( x ) = 2 x ( 2 - x )$

question 240

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The figure shown here shows a rectangle inscribed in an isosceles right triangle whose hypotenuse is 4 units long. Express the area A of the rectangle in terms of x.

• A) \(A ( x ) = 2 x ( 2 - x )\)
• B) \(A ( x ) = x ( 2 - x )\)
• C) \(A ( x ) = 2 x ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(A ( x ) = 2 x ( x - 2 )\)

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