Asked by Sara Graf

A rectangular garden measure 15m by 10m. When each side is increased by the same amount, the area of the garden is doubled. Find the dimensions of the new garden.
Answered by Ms. Sue
2(15 * 10) = 300

Can you take it from there?
Answered by Sara Graf
Can you explain more
Answered by Ms. Sue
The original garden has 150 square meters. The new garden has 300 square meters.

Add the same number to the original dimensions so that their product is 300.

A = LW
Answered by Sara Graf
Ok let me try that
Answered by Sara Graf
I got
L=17.4
W= 12.4
But it's not right because when I multiply them I don't get 300
Answered by Ms. Sue
Hint: The dimensions must be multiples of 5.

Answered by Sara Graf
I got it thank u so much
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're very welcome.
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