The area of a rectangle is

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · A Level · Mathematics · Algebra and Functions · Algebra and Functions

Problem

96\,\text{cm}^2

. Its length is 2 cm more than its width. What is the width of the rectangle? (a)

12\,\text{cm}

(b)

-1+\sqrt{97}\,\text{cm}\;(\approx 8.85\,\text{cm})

(c)

8\,\text{cm}

(d)

6\,\text{cm}