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When the sides of a square are increased by 4, area become 256. Find the length of the first square. |
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Answer» Let x be the side of square (x + 4)2 = 256 x2 + 8 x - 240 = 0 \(x=\frac{-8\,\pm\, \sqrt{64\,+\,960}}{2}=\frac{-8 \,\pm\,32}{2}\) = 12, -20 x will not -20 The side of the first square = 12 cm |
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