A square has its length and width increased by two feet and

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A square has its length and width increased by two feet and four feet respectively so that it is now a rectangle The perimeter of the new rectangle is eight feet less than twice the original perimeter What was the original perimeter Show all work that leads to your answer Hint Let x square If you cannot do an algebraic approach at least attempt it by guess and check the side length of the original