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Let the original length of a side be d cm.

Then (d + 5)2 = 144 = 122 : d + 5 = 12 : d = 12 - 5 = 7.

The original square had a side length of 7 cm.

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Q: If the sides of a square are lengthned by 5Cm the area is 144Cm what is the length of a side of the original square?
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