When the length of each side of a square is increased by 5 inches, the area of the resulting square is - times the area of the original square. Find the area of the original square. 9.

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3. When the length of each side of a square is increased by 5
inches, the area of the resulting square is- times the area of
the original square. Find the area of the original square.
Transcribed Image Text:3. When the length of each side of a square is increased by 5 inches, the area of the resulting square is- times the area of the original square. Find the area of the original square.
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