Joaquin has created a small treasure map that is in the shape of a square. He decides to make a larger version of the map, and o

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Joaquin has created a small treasure map that is in the shape of a square. He decides to make a larger version of the map, and o

n this new map he increases each side by 6 inches. The area of this larger version of the map is 121 square inches. What are the dimensions of his original, smaller map? 5 inches by 5 inches 8 inches by 8 inches 11 inches by 11 inches 17 inches by 17 inches

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likoan [24] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-09T03:26:55+03:00

likoan [24]3 years ago

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A - side of small map
a+6 - side of larger map
(a+6)² - area of larger map

(a+6)² = 121
(a+6)² = 11² |√(...)
a+6 = 11 |-6
a+6-6 = 11-6
<span>a = 5

</span>Answer A. <span>5 inches by 5 inches</span>

Furkat [3] · Answer 2 · 2021-12-09T05:42:33+03:00

Furkat [3]3 years ago

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Answer:

A 5 inches by 5 inches

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