Rectangle dimension modification
If we reduce the length of the rectangle by 2 cm and the width by 1 cm, its area will decrease by 8 cm². If we increase the length of the rectangle by 1 cm and the width by 2 cm, then its area will increase by 13 cm². What were the original dimensions of the rectangle?
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