SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangular lawn is 40 m. If the length is increased by 4 m and the width by 2 m, the area will be 5/3 of its original value. Find the original dimensions of the

Question 955700: The perimeter of a rectangular lawn is 40 m. If the length is increased by 4 m and the width by 2 m, the area will be 5/3 of its original value. Find the original dimensions of the lawn.
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The perimeter of a rectangular lawn is 40 m. If the length is increased by 4 m and the width by 2 m, the area will be 5/3 of its original value. Find the original dimensions of the lawn.



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