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OpenStudy (phagey):

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 m2. Find the length of each side of the original garden. 19 m 12 m 5 m sqrt 5m

OpenStudy (phagey):

@John_ES

OpenStudy (peachpi):

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OpenStudy (peachpi):

The new area is (x + 7)(x + 7), so the equation you need to solve is \[(x+7)^2=144\]

OpenStudy (phagey):

5,-19?

OpenStudy (peachpi):

yes, so 5 is the dimension

OpenStudy (phagey):

ok,thank you

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