The Width of a Rectangle Is W Yards and the Length

Multiple Choice

The width of a rectangle is w yards and the length is 8 yards more than the width. What is the area of the rectangle in square yards?

A) $w ^ { 2 } - 8 w$
B) $w - 8$
C) $w + 9$
D) $w ^ { 2 } + 9 w$
E) $w ^ { 2 } + 8 w$