Solve the problem.The length of a rectangle is 8 inches more than its width. If 4 inches are taken from the length and added to the width, the figure becomes a square with an area of 196 square inches. What are the dimensions of the original figure?

A. 10 in. by 18 in.
B. 10 in. by 14 in.
C. 14 in. by 14 in.
D. 6 in. by 14 in.


Answer: A

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