Suppose That the Width of a Certain Rectangle Is 4

question 297

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the width of a certain rectangle is 4 inches less than its length. The area is numerically 11 less than twice the perimeter. Find the length and width of the rectangle.

• A) 7 in., 11 in.
• B) 5 in., 9 in.
• C) 4 in., 8 in.
• D) 10 in., 14 in.

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