Answer:
C: 24 = [tex]w^{2}[/tex] + 3 (the yellow option)
Step-by-step explanation:
We can see that 24 obviously represents our total area, we are told that the rug is 3 feet LONGER THAN it is wide, suggesting that addition will be involved.
In conclusion the most logical answer would be C: 24 = [tex]w^{2}[/tex] + 3