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Square \(ABCD\) has an area of \(9\) square inches. Sides \(AD\) and \(BC\) are lengthened to \(x\) inches each. By how

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by Gmat_mission » Sun Jun 13, 2021 10:02 am

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Square \(ABCD\) has an area of \(9\) square inches. Sides \(AD\) and \(BC\) are lengthened to \(x\) inches each. By how many inches were sides \(AD\) and \(BC\) lengthened?

(1) The diagonal of the resulting rectangle measures \(5\) inches.
(2) The resulting rectangle can be cut into three rectangles of equal size.

Answer: A

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