If two opposite sides of a square are increased by 8 meters and the other sides are decreased by 2 meters, the area of the rectangle that is formed is 24 square meters. Find the area of the original square.
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A. 16 square meters
B. 29 square meters
C. 25 square meters
D. 36 square meters
E. 19 square meters


Answer: A

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