Question

(25 POINTS!!!!) a rectangular garden measures 5 feet by 4 feet. The length and width are both increased by the same amount and the new area is 56 square feet. What are the new dimensions of the garden?

Answer 1

Answer:

I think they both increased by 3 and the new dimensions is 8ft by 7ft

Answer 2

Both sides increased by 3 feet each. i.e. 8 feet by 7 feet = 56 square feet.