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2x 5 The area of the rectangle shown is given by the function A()- 2 -5x lfthe width of the rectangle is 13, then the area is 42 square feet. 187 square feet. 273 square feet. 611 square feet.

2x 5 The area of the rectangle shown is given by the function A()- 2 -5x lfthe width-example-1

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If you let x = 13:
Then, Area = 2(13)^2 - 5(13)
= 338 - 65
= 273 sq ft

If you let 2x-5 = 13:
2x = 18
x = 6

Then, Area = 2(6)^2 - 5(6)
= 72 - 30
= 42 sq ft

Therefore, your options are A or C. Your answer can be chosen based on what you assume the width to be. Good luck!

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