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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The square has a side of 13 inches (since 13^2 = 169). Originally, the length was 15 inches (13 + 2) and the width was 11 inches (13 - 2).

The Length of a Rectangle Is 4 Inches More Than