The Length of a Rectangle Is 3 More Than the Width

question 26

Multiple Choice

The length of a rectangle is 3 more than the width. The area is 54 square inches. Find the dimensions.

• A) The width is 8 inches, the length is 11 inches.
• B) The width is 5 inches, the length is 8 inches.
• C) The width is 9 inches, the length is 6 inches.
• D) The width is 6 inches, the length is 9 inches.
• E) The width is 6 inches, the length is 11 inches.

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