Solve the problem.
-The length of a rectangle is 6 inches more than its width. If 3 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) 7 in. by 13 in.
B) 10 in. by 16 in.
C) 10 in. by 13 in.
D) 13 in. by 13 in.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The side of the square is the square root of 169, which is 13 inches. Originally, the length was 3 inches more than 13, making it 16 inches, and the width was 3 inches less than 13, making it 10 inches.

Solve the Problem. -The Length of a Rectangle Is 6 Inches More Than