SOLUTION: The length of the rectangle exceeds its breadth by 3 cm. If the length and breadth are each increased by 2 cm, then the area of new rectangle will be 70 sq. cm more than that of th

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Question 1111211: The length of the rectangle exceeds its breadth by 3 cm. If the length and breadth are each increased by 2 cm, then the area of new rectangle will be 70 sq. cm more than that of the given rectangle. Find the length and breadth of the given rectangle.
Answer by ikleyn(52781)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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One equation is 

L - W = 3     (1)        ("The length of the rectangle exceeds its breadth by 3 cm.")


The second equation is 

(L+2)*(W+2) - LW = 70,   ("If the length and breadth are each increased by 2 cm, then the area of new rectangle . . . ")  

or, after simplifying

L + W = 33     (2) 


So, you have the system of two equations in two unknowns (1),(2). By solving it,  you get

L = 18 cm,  W = 15 cm.


Check.  (18+2)*(15+2) - 18*15 = 70 sq cm.   ! Correct !

Solved.

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