Two squares have sides x cm and (2x+1) cm, respectively. The sum of their perimeters is 100 cm. Area (in cm2 ) of the bigger square is
Two squares have sides x cm and (2x+1) cm, respectively. The sum of their perimeters is 100 cm. Area (in cm2 ) of the bigger square is
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Answer:
P of squares =
square 1: 4x
square2: 4(2x+1)
=8x+4
4x+8x+4=100
12x=100-4
12x=96
x=96/12=8
side of bigger square= {2(8) +1}
= ( 16+1) = 17cm
Area= 17 x 17
=289 cm2
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