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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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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