Solve the problem.
-A rectangle has a length of x + 2 and a width of x - 2, and has an area of 60 square units. Find the length and width of the rectangle. (A = LW)
A) width = 3 units; length = 20 units
B) width = 4 units; length = 15 units
C) width = 6 units; length = 10 units
D) width = 5 units; length = 12 units

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The area of the rectangle is given by (x + 2)(x - 2) = 60. Simplifying, x^2 - 4 = 60, so x^2 = 64, giving x = 8 or x = -8. Using x = 8, the width is 6 and the length is 10.

Solve the Problem. -A Rectangle Has a Length of X + 2 and