Solve the Problem. -The Area of a Square Is Numerically 4 Less Than

question 3

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The area of a square is numerically 4 less than the perimeter. Find the length of the side, if the side is greater than 1.

• A) 2 units
• B) 9 units
• C) 5 units
• D) 8 units

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