A rectangular piece of sheet metal has a length that is 10in. less than twice the width. A square piece 5in. on a side is cut from each corner. The sides are then turned up to form an uncovered box of volume 2250 in^3. Find the length and width of the original piece of metal.

A rectangular piece of sheet metal has a length that is 10in. less than twice the width. A square piece 5in. on a side is cut from each corner. The sides are then turned up to form an uncovered box of volume 2250 in^3. Find the length and width of the original piece of metal.

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