Solve the problem.The length of a rectangle is 10 inches more than its width. If 5 inches are taken from the length and added to the width, the figure becomes a square with an area of 289 square inches. What are the dimensions of the original figure?

A. 7 in. by 17 in.
B. 17 in. by 17 in.
C. 12 in. by 22 in.
D. 12 in. by 17 in.


Answer: C

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