Let n = number
" product of 3 and a squared number" translates to 3n²
"sum of the number and 4" translates to n + 4
The word "is" becomes your equals sign.
3n² = n + 4 is your equation.
Answer:
2.5 ft.
Step-by-step explanation:
The area of the side of each smaller square = 100 / 16 sq ft.
= 6.25 sq feet.
So the length of each smaller square = square root of 6.25
= 2.5 ft.
