A Blueprint Indicates a Master Bedroom in the Shape of a Rectangle

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Short Answer

A blueprint indicates a master bedroom in the shape of a rectangle. If the width is increased by 4 feet and the length remains the same, then the area is increased by 64 square feet. However, if the width is increased by 3 feet and the length is increased by 4 feet, then the area is increased by 116 square feet. Find the dimensions of the room as indicated on the blueprint. Please enter your answer as two numbers, listed from least to greatest, separated by a comma, without the units.

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