SOLUTION: A small square is constructed. Then a new square is made by increasing each side by 2 meters. The perimeter of the new square is 3 meters shorter than five times the length of one
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Question 847370: A small square is constructed. Then a new square is made by increasing each side by 2 meters. The perimeter of the new square is 3 meters shorter than five times the length of one side of the original square. Find the dimensions of the original square.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4*(s+2)=5s+3
4s+8=5s+3
5=s
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