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Solve the equation by factoring. Tasha is planning an expansion of a square flower garden in a city park. If each side of the original garden is increased by 7 m, the new total area of the garden will be 144 m^2m 2. Find the length of each side of the original garden.

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Explanation:

Area of enlarged garden will be 144 sq meters. Each side will be √144 = 12 meters.

Side of original garden = 12-7 = 5 meters l.

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