SOLUTION: the area of a rectangular lot, 80.0 m x 100 m, is increased by 4000 m^2. if the length and the width are increased by the same amount, what are the dimensions of the large lot?

Question 950911: the area of a rectangular lot, 80.0 m x 100 m, is increased by 4000 m^2. if the length and the width are increased by the same amount, what are the dimensions of the large lot?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x, the same amount added to each dimension

The right side shows the quantity increase added to the original area.
The left side shows the two increased dimensions forming the area product.
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