SOLUTION: If one dimension of a square is increased by 3cm and the other dimension is decreased by 2cm, the perimeter of the resulting rectangle is 120% of the perimeter of the square. Find
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Question 904174: If one dimension of a square is increased by 3cm and the other dimension is decreased by 2cm, the perimeter of the resulting rectangle is 120% of the perimeter of the square. Find the length of one side of the square
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2*(x+3)+2*(x+2)=1.2*(4x)
divide by 2
x+3+x+2=1.2*2x
2x+5=2.4x
5=.4x
x=12.5
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