Solve the problem.
-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 234.09 sq inches. What are the dimensions of the original
Figure?
A) 13.3 inches by 17.3 inches
B) 14 inches by 18 inches
C) 11.3 inches by 15.3 inches
D) 15 inches by 19 inches

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The square's side length is the square root of 234.09, which is 15.3 inches. Since 2 inches were added to the width and taken from the length to form the square, the original width was 13.3 inches and the original length was 17.3 inches.

Solve the Problem. -The Length of a Rectangle Is 4 Inches More Than