If the width of a certain rectangle has its width increased by 25 and its length decreased by 15, the area is seen to increase by 225 square units. But, if the width is reduced by 15 and the length is increased by 15, the area decreases by 375 square units. Find the original dimensions of the rectangle. w (width) = L (Length)=

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If the width of a certain rectangle has its width increased by 25 and its length decreased by 15, the area is seen to increase by
225 square units.
But, if the width is reduced by 15 and the length is increased by 15, the area decreases by 375 square units.
Find the original dimensions of the rectangle.
W (width) =
L (Length)=
Transcribed Image Text:If the width of a certain rectangle has its width increased by 25 and its length decreased by 15, the area is seen to increase by 225 square units. But, if the width is reduced by 15 and the length is increased by 15, the area decreases by 375 square units. Find the original dimensions of the rectangle. W (width) = L (Length)=
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