SOLUTION: Tom increased the area of his garden by 165 ft.^2. The rectangular garden was originally 16 ft by 12 ft. and he increased the length by the same amount. Find the dimensions of the

Question 1095283: Tom increased the area of his garden by 165 ft.^2. The rectangular garden was originally 16 ft by 12 ft. and he increased the length by the same amount. Find the dimensions of the garden now.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"... he increased the length by the same amount."

Not clear if that was to one dimension or both dimensions.

Assuming x distance added to BOTH dimensions,
, the new area of the garden.

Solve for x and evaluate and .

New dimensions are 21 feet and 17 feet.
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