Question

If two opposite sides of a square are increased by 8 meters and the other sides are decreased by 5 meters, the area of the rectangle that is formed is 68 square meters. Find the area of the original square.

Answer 1

Answer:

21

Step-by-step explanation:

8 * 2 = 16

5 * 2 = 10

68 - 16 = 52 - 10 = 42.

The perimeter of the square is 42.

42 / 4 = 10.5. 10.5 is the length of a side.

10.5 * 2 = 21.