The Length of a Rectangle Is 4 Inches More Than

question 496

Multiple Choice

The length of a rectangle is 4 inches more than its width. If 2 inches are taken from the length and added to the width, the figure becomes a square with an area of 169 square inches. What are the dimensions of the original
Figure?

• A) 13 in. by 13 in.
• B) 11 in. by 13 in.
• C) 11 in. by 15 in.
• D) 9 in. by 13 in.

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