Question 1169015
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The statement of the problem should specify that "x" is the side length of the square.  We should not have to deduce that information from the given answer choices.<br>
side length of square: x
length of rectangle: 2x+8 ("8 more than twice the side of the square")
width of rectangle: x-3 ("3 less than the side of the square")<br>
Area = length times width<br>
You can find the right answer choice.<br>