The length of a tarpaulin is 4 more than twice the width. Its area is no less than 96 meters. 16.) What is the least length of the tarpaulin? A. 16-meters B. 10-meters C. 6-meters D. 4-meters

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The length of a tarpaulin is 4 more than twice the width. Its area is no less
than 96 meters.
_16.) What is the least length of the tarpaulin?
A. 16-meters
B. 10-meters
C. 6-meters
D. 4-meters
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