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The expression $w(w+89)$ represents the area, in square centimeters, of a rectangle, where $w$ represents the width, in centimeters (cm), of the rectangle. What is the best interpretation of $w+89$ in this context?

A

The length of the rectangle is $89$ cm.

B

The width of the rectangle is $89$ cm.

C

The length of the rectangle is $89$ cm greater than the width of the rectangle.

D

The width of the rectangle is $89$ cm greater than the length of the rectangle.