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Mateo’s old bedroom was a square with integer dimensions. His new bedroom is 3 feet wider and 2 feet longer. The increase in area is 46 ft^2. What were the dimensions of Mateo’s old bedroom?

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Answer: 8

Explanation:

8*8=64

8+3=11

8+2=10

11*10=110

110-64=46

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