Solve using a quadratic equation.The width of a rectangle is 6 miles less than twice its length. If its area is 56 square miles, find the dimensions of the rectangle.

A. length = 8 mi;
width = 7 mi
B. length = 4 mi;
width = 2 mi
C. length = 3 mi;
width =  mi
D. length = 7 mi;
width = 8 mi


Answer: D

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