The dimensions of a rectangular garden were 5 m by 12 m. Each dimension was increased by the same amount. The garden then had an area of 120 m². Find the dimensions of the new garden.

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The dimensions of a rectangular garden

were 5 m by 12 m. Each dimension
was increased by the same amount.
The garden then had an area of 120 m².
Find the dimensions of the new garden.

Mathematics
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The answer would be 15m and 8m.

Both dimensions were increased by 3m.

Bmeulmeester answered May 26, 2023

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